Erosion refers to how soil, rock, or other surface material is worn away and transported by natural forces like wind, water, or ice. It can lead to land degradation, loss of fertile soil, and changes in the landscape.
Water Erosion occurs when rainfall or flowing water removes soil from the land surface. It can take several forms:
- Sheet Erosion: Removal of a thin layer of soil over a large area.
- Rill Erosion: Formation of small channels as water runs over the soil.
- Gully Erosion: Larger channels formed due to intense water flow