This article throws light upon the top five measures adopted for controlling wind erosion. The measures are:- 1. Control on Dry land Cultivated Soils 2. Control on Irrigated Lands 3. Control on Vegetable and Especiality Croplands 4. Control on Grazing Lands 5. Control on Sand Dunes and Other Problem Areas. Measure # 1. Control on Dry Land Cultivated Soils: Practices [...]
Wind erosion is mainly a surface phenomenon and is influenced directly by wind velocity in various strata near the ground through which soil particles rise in saltation. Therefore, a brief discussion about wind structure near the ground would be necessary for understanding the mechanics of soil movement by wind. Wind Structure Near the Ground: The erosion causing wind is always [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Types of Soil Erosion Caused by Water 2. Factors Affecting Soil Erosion Caused By Water 3. Conservation Measures. Types of Soil Erosion Caused by Water: Soil erosion caused by water may be of the following kinds: (i) Splash erosion: The raindrops which fall at an approximate speed of 75 cms per [...]