Geomorphological characteristics of a watershed play a critical role in controlling drainage patterns, runoff behavior, erosion processes and groundwater potential. Hence, quantitative geomorphometric analysis is essential to understand the relationship between terrain features a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45403
Water is a vital natural resource, and effective water resource management requires a comprehensive understanding of the hydrological behavior of a watershed. Surface runoff is a fundamental hydrological parameter for planning and implementing sustainable water management strateg...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25308
The study focuses on estimating surface runoff using the Soil Conservation Service Curve Number (SCS-CN) method, combined with Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques, for the Kajurli Watershed in Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra. Surface runoff is a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i104507
Land use and land cover (LULC) are distinct yet interrelated concepts that describe the characteristics and utilization of land. Land cover refers to the physical surface, such as vegetation, water bodies, or man-made features, while land use denotes the purpose of land utilizati...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i104467
A study was undertaken on mango orchards ranging in age from 10 to 50 years old, with the goal of determining the biomass and carbon stock. Carbon sequestration by green plants is an effective method of reducing atmospheric CO2. At the moment, carbon sequestration by horticulture...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i1230600
Floods are among the most destructive natural hazards in regions characterised by high and intense rainfall, frequently causing substantial loss of human life and considerable damage to agriculture, infrastructure, property, and the natural environment. The Vashishti River basin,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i95677
Soil and water are the two basic natural resources for the survival of living organisms and the future of the world depends largely on the effective management, utilization and development of these resources. In this present study, Dapoli watershed located in Ratnagiri District o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i94391
Groundwater is a crucial source of fresh water that is stored below the Earth's surface in the saturated zone, filling gaps and spaces in soil and geological formations. Groundwater is a hidden natural resource that cannot be directly detected, therefore mapping of this resource...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i84354