GENERAL GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Erosion, the gradual loss of soil to rain, wind or runoff following a rain, can create havoc in a sloped yard. Left unchecked, erosion can wash away soil on a slope, cause channels in the slope’s soil, pile up soil and rock at the base of a slope, block streams and creeks, or undermine the flat land above a slope.

Detailed explanation-2: -Erosion. The movement of sediment or soil from one location to another by means of water, ice or wind.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Earth’s surface gets broken down through weathering. Weathering wears away rocks and soil. Water is often the main cause of weathering, either as rain or ice. Rainwater can easily enter cracks in rocks or sidewalks.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most effective, natural way to control soil erosion on steep slopes and embankments is to plant vegetation. Not only will the grass, fescue and leaves help to slow down raindrops as they fall, the roots of the plants will also help to hold the soil together, making it harder for water to wash it away.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hills can be destroyed by erosion, as material is worn away by wind and water. Hills can also be created by erosion, as material from other areas is deposited near the hill, causing it to grow. A mountain may become a hill if it is worn down by erosion.