Upload NowAfter reading this article you will learn about how rain drops cause soil erosion. It is now established that collision of rain drops on bare soil and resulting splash is the major cause of soil erosion by water. About 95% of soil is splashed by falling rain drops and runoff water erodes less than 5% […]
How Rain Drops Cause Soil Erosion?
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Soil Erosion Caused by Water: 6 Types
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This article throws light upon the six main types of soil erosion caused by water. The types are: 1. Splash Erosion 2. Sheet Erosion 3. Channel Erosion 4. Stream Erosion 5. Marine Erosion 6. Landslide or Slip Erosion. Type # 1. Splash Erosion: When raindrops strike the ground surface, the soil particles become loose and […]
Measurement of Soil in the Runoff | Water Erosion
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After reading this article you will learn about the measurement of soil in the runoff with the help of small plots and watersheds. Small Plots: Runoff and soil loss from small rectangular plots of one soil type and one slope gradient can be collected in a tank placed at the bottom of the plot. Sometimes […]