SOIL EROSION IN THE REPUBLIC OF BASHKORTOSTAN: A HISTORICAL REVIEW, MODERN STATE AND PROSPECTS OF FURTHER STUDIES

Abstract

The article present a literature review of soil erosion studies at the Republic of Bashkortostan. The history of soil erosion development in the region is described. The data of soil losses in different climatic zones of republic during different erosion events (snow melting, rainfall, irrigation and deflation) and time intervals are shown. The analysis of articles based on study of erosion-accumulation processes was carried out and recommendations for using of modern methods were given.