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Abstract Adélie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) colonies can be detected from space using very high‐resolution (VHR; 0.3–0.6 m resolution) satellite imagery, as the contrast between their guano and the surrounding te...

Abstract Satellite Image Classification is a process in remote sensing that aims at classifying pixels of satellite imagery into usable information of land use and land cover. This information is not only limited to seve...

An appropriate understanding and accurate estimation of zonal freight production (FP) and attraction (FA) volume is one of the most important topics and the initial step in developing the origin and destination (OD) matr...

ABSTRACT    Context and background Fit-for-Purpose Land Administration (FFP-LA) framework provides a pragmatic approach to enhancing tenure security, reducing disputes, and facilitating planned urban development in...

Accurate monitoring of non-photosynthetic vegetation (NPV) in coastal saltmarsh wetlands is crucial for understanding ecosystem functioning and carbon dynamics. Existing hyperspectral NPV indices are used to monitor NPV ...

Abstract We present a first global high-resolution map (30 m x 30 m) of high-altitudinal wetlands in the world’s major mountain regions, i.e. the Andes, Rocky Mountains, Alps and High Mountain Asia. To map these we...

This study explores the relationship between urban development and air pollution in Thailand by analyzing remote sensing nightlight data and carbon monoxide (CO) concentrations over six years (2019-2024). Using data from...

Water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes), one of themost invasive alien plants globally, is native to South America but has spreadto regions like El Ojo lake in San Vicente, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Within twoyears, its cov...

Abstract Beach erosion represents a major hazard to coastal regions worldwide, yet the role of fluvial floods remains an understudied component of beach dynamics. Accounting for fluvial flooding is essential, as its negl...

The primary objective of this study was to compare the density-based (OPTICS-Ordering Points To Identify the Clustering Structure) and graph-based (Spectral Clustering) algorithms for identifying Normalized Difference Ve...

Decentralized forest management programs reduce deforestation rates, although the effects may be modest. More research is needed to assess whether such programs reduce the income of poor households. Proponents of decentr...

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of roadside green infrastructure in reducing particulate matter-bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PM-bound PAHs) in urban soils and to assess the associated human heal...

The number of studies of Little Ice Age (LIA) glacier fluctuations in southern South America has increased in recent years but is largely biased towards sites in the south Patagonian Andes. In this paper we present a det...

Forest fires have exhibited an escalating trend in both frequency and intensity globally, with major and catastrophic events causing significant damage to forest resources, human lives, and property. Timely and accurate ...

ABSTRACT Geometric earthworks are evidence of ancient human activity in western Brazilian Amazonia. We used a review of existing and new data to map earthworks across 27,569 km2 of deforested areas in southwestern Amazon...

Snowpacks in mountain regions with Mediterranean climates are exceptionally sensitive to climate warming. However, these marginal snowpacks are sparsely monitored, limiting our understanding of recent snow losses and con...

Land degradation, driven primarily by deforestation and urbanization, presents a growing threat to ecological integrity and sustainable development, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions. This study analyzes histori...

The increasing frequency and severity of wildfires necessitates advanced methods for effective surveillance and management, as traditional ground-based techniques often struggle to adapt to rapidly changing fire behavior...

In the Americas, the number of confirmed malaria cases decreased by 65.4% between 2000 and 2023, and malaria elimination is now in sight for many countries. Argentina is currently free of autochthonous malaria transmissi...

ABSTRACT The Neotropical otter, Lontra longicaudis (Mustelidae) is a semi-aquatic mustelid that exploits a variety of freshwater habitats. To understand the relative influence of human activities and environmental factor...

Between 2018 and 2024, a renewed and persistent decline in water level was observed in the Mar Chiquita Lagoon, Córdoba Province, Argentina. This prompted an investigation into how this intensified decrease affected the...

Coastal regions are among the most vulnerable ecosystems due to the combined impacts of natural processes and human activities. Climate change, population growth, and coastal development accelerate shoreline dynamics, in...

Forest structure determines light availability for understorey plants. The structure of lowland Amazonian forests is known to vary over long edaphic gradients, but whether more subtle edaphic variation also affects fores...

Forest fragmentation poses a critical threat to ecosystem service functionality, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions. This study investigates the spatio-temporal dynamics of forest fragmentation and its impacts on...