Overview
Explore the complex relationship between erosion and soil carbon sequestration in this 1-hour webinar featuring expert presentations from Dr. Kristof Van Oost and Dr. Ken Wacha. Delve into global-scale impacts of erosion on carbon cycling, management practices in the US Corn Belt, and the spatial heterogeneity of soil carbon stocks. Gain insights into historical erosion, controversial aspects, key mechanisms, and geomorphic processes affecting carbon sequestration. Learn about burial sites, landscape responses to shifting rainfall patterns, and the use of rainfall simulators and modeling frameworks. Understand the effects on drainage networks and soil aggregates, equipping yourself with valuable knowledge to address the challenges of effective soil management for carbon sequestration in working lands.
Syllabus
Introduction
Global significance
Historical erosion
Controversy
Literature
Mechanisms
What is actually happening
Source vs Sync
Geomorphic cascade
Burial sites
Erosion
Summary
Takehome messages
Questions
My thoughts on erosion
US Midwest
Resilience to shifting rainfall patterns
High spatial heterogeneity
Soil active layer
Landscape response
Rainfall simulators
Modelling frameworks
Impact on drainage networks
Impact on aggregates
Acknowledgements
Taught by
AGU