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SOIL EROSION [1 record]

Record 1 2002-11-27

English

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

Detachment and movement of soil from the land surface by wind or water, including normal soil erosion and accelerated erosion.

French

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

Action d'usure et de transformation que des agents naturels (eau, vent, gel, etc.) et certaines interventions humaines (agriculture, urbanisation, déboisement, etc.) font subir à l'écorce terrestre.

OBS

Pour certains auteurs le terme «érosion» s'emploie uniquement pour le sol au sens pédologique. Dans ce sens, préciser «érosion du sol».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencia del suelo
  • Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
DEF

Movimiento de materiales del suelo.

OBS

El movimiento del suelo debido a procesos naturales se debe distinguir del que resulta de actividades humanas, como el aprovechamiento forestal y la construcción de caminos.

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