A study on causes and consequences of soil erosion

Abstract

Soil depletion refers to the wearing a way of a field's topsoil by the natural physical forces of water and wind. It may be a slow procedure. It is generally undetected or may develop at an alarming pace, causing significant loss of topsoil. Soil compaction, low organic matter, loss of soil structure, poor internal drainage, salinization and soil acidity issues are additional significant soil degradation factors that may accelerate the soil erosion process. Soil is the most fundamental and basic natural resource for all life to thrive. Water and wind erosion are two major factors that erode soils. Runoff washes away the soil particles from sloping and naked areas while wind sweeps away loose and unattached soil particles from flat and exposed lands. Geologic erosion is a typical process of weathering that usually happens at modest rates in all soils as part of the natural soil-forming processes. Magnitude and the effects of soil erosion on production depend on soil profile and horizonation, topography, soil management, and climatic factors. There are so many variables and processes are involved for soil erosion. The main goal of studying this lesson is to understand the causal causes of soil erosion and their consequences.