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ACCELERATED EROSION [1 record]

Record 1 2003-01-29

English

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

Erosion much more rapid than normal, natural, geological erosion, primarily as a result of the influence of the activities of man or, in some cases, of animals.

OBS

It may result from deforestation, improper cultivation of soil, dry-farming, overgrazing of rangelands, burning and clearance of natural vegetation, excavation for buildings and highways, urbanization of drainage areas, strip mining, or copper smelting; and by nonhuman influences, such as lightning or rodent invasion.

French

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

Érosion beaucoup plus rapide que l'érosion géologique normale, due surtout avec activités de l'homme et des animaux.

DEF

Érosion qui se produit quand l'équilibre climat-végétation-sol a été détruit. Le sol se trouve alors dans de telles conditions qu'il se perd plus vite qu'il se forme [...] L'humus se décompose plus rapidement à cause des méthodes culturales et n'est pas complètement remplacé [...]

Spanish

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