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MAN-INDUCED EROSION [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environment
  • Soil Science
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
CONT

Man-made erosion occurs when people cause the soil to become susceptible to be carried away by rain or wind. Cutting trees and burning vegetation are examples of practices that destroy the natural protection of the soil.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Environnement
  • Science du sol
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
DEF

Érosion déclenchée, ou accélérée, à la suite d'une surexploitation du milieu (défrichement, pacage excessif,...) avec destruction du couvert végétal, qui peut entraîner celle des sols et des couches superficielles.

Spanish

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