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Geographical distribution of Chinese loess (upper panel) and the Loess Plateau (lower panel). The distribution area of Chinese loess is about 640,000 square kilometers. The Loess Plateau in the middle reaches of the Yellow River covers an area of about 440,000 square kilometers and is deeply affected by the monsoon climate.

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