Kumar M., Bolan S., Naorem A., Shukla A., Chandel N., Mukherjee S., Rao C.S., Saco P., Rodriguez J., Furtak K., Dhupper R., Jenkins S., Siddique K.H.M., Bolan N. (2026): The impact of climate-induced extreme weather events on soil constraints and ecosystem functioning. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 26, 149. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-026-04351-4 (100 pkt MNiSW; IF = 3.0)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-026-04351-4
Abstrakt
The term “climate change (CC)” describes changes in the Earth’s net energy balance that result in unanticipated changes in atmospheric temperature over time. Elevated levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere are often connected to the negative impacts of CC. Some of the direct negative impacts of CC include rise in sea-level, flooding and drought, wildfires, and rainfall inconsistency. These extreme weather events impact soil health by altering the soil physical (e.g., soil compaction), chemical (e.g., soil acidification) and biological (e.g., microbial diversity) constraints. Although there is a wealth of knowledge available regarding the impact of CC-induced extreme weather events on soil constraints, the interactions and mechanisms are still not fully understood. Hence, this review seeks to offer a thorough understanding of how droughts, floods, and wildfires induced by CC affect soil constraints and ecosystem functioning. This review also offers a deep insight into the effects of extreme weather events on soil nutrient levels and productivity.