Erosion

Process of soil and rock being worn away.

weathering process surface degradation

The process by which soil, rock, or other surface materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as water, wind, ice, or gravity.

/ɪˈroʊʒən/

Erosion comes from the Latin word 'erodere,' meaning to wear away.

Erosion is like when wind or water slowly wears away rocks and soil, changing the shape of land over time.

What causes erosion? Wind, water, ice, and gravity can all cause erosion
How does erosion affect us? It can damage buildings, roads, and farmland
What are some examples of erosion? Cliffs, canyons, and river deltas are formed by erosion

geomorphology weathering

sheet erosion gully erosion coastal erosion

land degradation landscape evolution

environmental process geological process natural process