Kaloutaks are a geomorphological forms of arid and semi-arid regions around the world. These features are extensive and varied in Iran, resulting from the erosion of fluvial and lake sediments of the Quaternary. Kaloutaks are mostly extended over the Eastern and Southeastern Iran and have unique features. Meanwhile, the kaloutaks in the playa of Sistan Hamun are considerably extended.  The stud...

Nebkhas, which are formed by shrubs, are a common phenomenon in arid and semiarid landscapes and play important roles in preventing soil erosion and nutrient loss. Halocnemum strobilaceum is one of the important indigenous plant species of Mighan playa that can not only protects itself against wind erosion but also reduces sediment removal and can forms Nebkha phenomenon. This study aims at exa...

The exact identification of the limiting factors is necessary for recognition of ‎environmental crisis in every region‎. The invasion of quicksand into human centers is considered one of the important problems of the Sirjan salt playa. Each year the Mobility of quicksand entered damage to settlements, roads and farmland. Nebkas, in local scale, are representing potential of quicksand stabilizat...