Soil Erosion

Soil Erosion

Soil is one of Earth’s most valuable natural resources, but it can be lost through erosion—the process of soil being worn away by wind, water, and human activities like farming, deforestation, and construction. When protective plant cover is removed, the soil becomes more vulnerable to being washed or blown aw...

Soil erosion is the process of soil being worn away by natural forces like wind, water, ice, or gravity.

Running water is the leading cause of soil erosion, carrying soil particles downstream. Additionally, wind can lift and transport soil far from its original location.

Farming practices, such as plowing fields and leaving bare soil...