砂漠化(さばくか)

さばくか
noun
desertification
1. desertification
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
砂漠化(さばくか)が進(すす)んでいる。
Desertification is advancing.
砂漠化(さばくか)を防(ふせ)ぐために植林(しょくりん)を行(おこな)う。
Planting trees to prevent desertification.
気候(きこう)変動(へんどう)と過(か)放牧(ほうぼく)が砂漠化(さばくか)の主(おも)な原因(げんいん)だと言(い)われている。
Climate change and overgrazing are said to be the main causes of desertification.

An environmental term often discussed in the context of global environmental issues.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 砂漠化(さばくか)が進(すす)む (desertification advances)
  • 砂漠化(さばくか)を防(ふせ)ぐ (to prevent desertification)
  • 砂漠化(さばくか)対策(たいさく) (desertification countermeasures)

RELATED TERMS:

  • 砂漠(さばく): desert
  • 干(かん)ばつ: drought
  • 緑化(りょくか): greening, afforestation
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Added 2026.2.4 15:17
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