The effect of desertification on frozen soil on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau

Under the influences of climate change and human activities, desertification has become widespread on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP). However, the effect of desertification on frozen soil is still debated. Here, soil temperatures are observed through 14 boreholes at Honglianghe River Basin on the QTP to study the relationship between desertification and frozen soil. The results showed soil temperatures change with the thickness of sand cover....