Articles | Volume 2, issue 3
https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-2-443-2016
https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-2-443-2016
Original research article
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07 Sep 2016
Original research article |  | 07 Sep 2016

Morphological dynamics of gully systems in the subhumid Ethiopian Highlands: the Debre Mawi watershed

Assefa D. Zegeye, Eddy J. Langendoen, Cathelijne R. Stoof, Seifu A. Tilahun, Dessalegn C. Dagnew, Fasikaw A. Zimale, Christian D. Guzman, Birru Yitaferu, and Tammo S. Steenhuis

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ED: Reconsider after major revisions (17 Jun 2016) by Estela Nadal Romero
ED: Reconsider after minor revisions (review by Editor) (11 Jul 2016) by Estela Nadal Romero
AR by Assefa Zegeye on behalf of the Authors (21 Jul 2016)  Author's response   Manuscript 
ED: Publish subject to technical corrections (21 Jul 2016) by Estela Nadal Romero
ED: Publish subject to technical corrections (22 Jul 2016) by Jorge Mataix-Solera (Executive editor)
AR by Assefa Zegeye on behalf of the Authors (26 Jul 2016)  Author's response   Manuscript 
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Short summary
Gully erosion rehabilitation programs in the humid Ethiopian highlands have not been effective, because the gully formation process and its controlling factors are not well understood. In this manuscript, the severity of gully erosion (onsite and offsite effect), the most controlling factors (e.g., ground water elevation) for gully formation, and their arresting mechanisms are discussed in detail. Most data were collected from the detailed measurements of 13 representative gullies.