Open-air Laboratory
Australia
Operandum open-air laboratories (oals) cover a wide range of hazards, with different levels of climate projections, land use, socio-economic characterization, existing monitoring activities and nbs acceptance.
Weany Creek sub-catchment (13 km2), within the Upper Burdekin Catchment (3626 km2) and part of the Burdekin River Basin
Motivation for choice according to hazard exposure and asset value
Gully erosion issues on grazing lands Hydrogeomorphic processes involved in gully initiation and expansion Transport of sediments from gully systems to receiving waters Impact on the Great Barrier ReefPossible nature-based and hybrid solutions
Restoring degraded land using environmentally friendly and sustainable biotechnology Developing methods to limit transport sediments and limit erosion Improving the economy of the area Establishing a healthy operation of gully erosion in Great Barrier ReefFor more information you can visit the interactive page with elaborated details and solutions for OAL-Australia.
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Hazards
Across the world, we are facing challenges like disaster risk everyday. Some of us are living in areas where disasters are very likely. Which challenges are you facing in your area? Flood, landslides, coastal erosion, drought, something else?
Soil Erosion
Soil erosion is the denudation of the upper layer of soil. It is a form of soil degradation. This natural process is caused by the dynamic activity of erosive agents, such as water, snow, ice, air, plants, animals and humans.
Coastal Erosion & Storm surge
Coastal erosion is the loss of land along the shoreline due to the natural removal of sediments or bedrock from the shoreline. It is often associated with extreme weather events such as coastal storms, storm surge and flooding.
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