INCREASED SOIL EROSION PROCESSES IN UZBEKISTAN UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE CONDITIONS

Abstract

This article provides a scientific analysis of the intensification of soil erosion processes in Uzbekistan under climate change conditions. Rising air temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, increased drought frequency, and growing anthropogenic pressure in recent decades have led to soil degradation and the intensification of water and wind erosion. Based on statistical data, scientific sources, and regional analyses, the causes, consequences, and mitigation measures of erosion processes are discussed. Research results show that 30-35% of agricultural lands are affected by various degrees of erosion, leading to yield reductions of 5-35%.