Remote sensing on spatial changes of lake area in Badain Jaran Desert hinterland during 1973 2010

Between 1973 and 2010, the Badain Jaran Desert experienced complex changes in its lake system, with no clear spatial correlation in area fluctuations. While 19 lakes dried up and 43 shrunk, six expanded and seven new lakes emerged—most notably in the eastern region. This pattern suggests diverse water supply sources or delivery mechanisms across the desert's lakes. Researchers analyzed remote sensing imagery from four time points (1973, 1990, 2000, 2010) to quantify these changes, revealing that spatial variability in lake dynamics is likely driven by regional differences in hydrological processes.

Zhenyu, Z., Nai’ang, W., Yue, W., Shiping, S., Xunhe, Z., & Jinlong, C. (2013). Remote sensing on spatial changes of lake area in Badain Jaran Desert hinterland during 1973 2010. Journal of Lake Sciences, 25(4), 514–520. https://doi.org/10.18307/2013.0408