Thermometric observations in boreholes with and without natural cover at Moscow State University, Russia

Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

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Abstract

The article examines the influence of vegetation and snow cover on the soil thermal regime, based on the results of thermometric observations in boreholes at the MSU meteorological observatory. The study was conducted at two sites: one with natural cover and one without. Measurement results established that the presence of vegetation and snow cover significantly affects soil temperature, particularly during the winter period, where these covers protect the soil from freezing and ensure more stable thermal conditions. Differences in annual temperature fluctuations were also identified, confirming the hypothesis that the absence of cover leads to increased soil temperature due to greater solar radiation influx. This work emphasizes the importance of considering these factors in the context of climate change and their impact on ecosystems, and it proposes directions for future research.