Infiltration is the process of water entering into, and routings through, the subsurface. It has a
profound impact on water flux in the Earth's Critical Zone (CZ), influencing phenomena such …

Electrical resistivity method (ERM) is an attractive approach in the assessment of soil
physical properties (water content, void ratio, density, etc.), which are closely related to …

There has been recent interest in the use of surface‐deployed geophysical methods to
estimate soil moisture profiles. In this study, we applied multicoil, frequency domain …

The stability of loess landslides affects the production and livelihood of the people in its
vicinity. The stability of loess landslides is influenced by various factors, including internal …

Desiccation cracking is a common and natural phenomenon under a drought climate. The
geometric and morphologic characteristics of the crack pattern are critical to understanding …

Drought-induced clayey soil desiccation cracking is a common natural phenomenon. The
presence of cracks can significantly alter the mechanical and hydraulic properties of clayey …

Desiccation cracking of soil affected by actions of climate is a common phenomenon in
nature. The presence of cracks can dramatically weaken the engineering properties of soil …

Topsoil water content (TSWC) is a key factor for crop establishment and subsequent
production, runoff generation, soil detachment, and other soil processes. TSWC is one of the …

Drought-induced evaporation can reduce soil water content and significantly alter soil hydro-
mechanical behavior. Understanding the temporal and spatial distribution characteristics of …

Core Ideas Desiccation cracks in Vertisols and shrink‐swell soils greatly alter soil hydrology
Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) may be used to measure crack porosity ERT images …