About technogenic transformations of the river network on the Azov-Kuban Plain (Chelbas, Albashi rivers)

The article analyzes changes in steppe agricultural landscapes the central part of Azov-Kuban Plain over period 2000–2020 using satellite imagery and DEM ASTER GDEM data. terms changing structure land use hydrographic characteristics. Most Krasnodar territory, occupying 61.4 % region’s is located on plain river basins. territory under consideration with an area 6268 km², covering basins Chelbas Albashi rivers, according to its geographical characteristics, typical from standpoint modern dynamics agrolandscapes transformations network. transformation accompanied by redevelopment plowing mass construction dams violation conditions natural drainage, which leads restructuring water exchange processes 19 private have been identified definition types surface In each basins, a has established that affects indicators, decrease length watercourses density network revealed. For total watercourses, due surface, decreased 1.51–33.14 %, general, analyzed section Plain, 437 km or 16.5 %. A widespread “die-off” upper sections ravine was recorded, most noticeable peripheral watersheds.