Recent gully erosion at the east of the Russian Plain

Abstract

Long-term stationary observation and aerial photos interpretation as well as the analysis of earlier published data revealed pulsating-decaying character of the gullies growth at the eastern Russian Plain during 1954 to 1985 yrs. Mean annual growth rate varies from 0.40 to 4.20 meters per year depending on rocks lithology. 70 to 80% of total growth occurs during the spring. Gullies within the region remain active for about 15 to 20 yars.