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Studies show that both climatic and human factors play an important role in the development of wind<br />

erosion. The most important climatic factors are rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, intense evaporation<br />

from the playa, and reduced intake of water. High wind strengths also reduce the moisture level of the soil<br />

and enhance wind erosion rates. The human factor is related to land use and concerns the reduction of water<br />

entering the playa because of dam construction and excessive pressure on pastures and agricultural land in<br />

recent years (Hosseinzade, Khaneabad and Bargi, 2011).<br />

Figure 13.5 shows days with dust storms in 2012, while Figure 13.6 shows the origin of dust storms in 2012.<br />

Status of the <strong>World’s</strong> <strong>Soil</strong> <strong>Resources</strong> | Main Report Regional Assessment of <strong>Soil</strong> Changes<br />

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in the Near East and North Africa

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