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Soil Erosion Caused by Water

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 [...]

By Swagata P|2016-08-17T10:57:18+00:00August 17, 2016|Soil Erosion|Comments Off

Soil Erosion by Water

This article throws light upon the six main factors affecting soil erosion by water. The factors are: 1. Rainfall 2. Slope of the Land 3. Vegetation 4. Tillage 5. Nature of the Soil 6. Presence of High Water Table. Factor # 1. Rainfall: Precipitation is the most forceful factor causing soil erosion. Raindrop impact exerts three important influences: (a) It [...]

By Indrajit|2016-06-09T11:43:24+00:00June 9, 2016|Soil Erosion|Comments Off