Erosion

Erosion

Erosion is the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.

Erosion have three agents ; Water, Glacier and Wind.

Water

Running water is the primary agent of erosion on Earth.

7 Types of Water Erosion

Splash Erosion

Raindrops that cause tiny particles of soil to be detached and moved out.

Sheet Erosion

Raindrops break apart the soil structure and move downslope as water flows over land as sheet.

Gully Erosion

After heavy rain, water flows in narrow channels, eroding gullies into great depth.

Valley Erosion

The continuous flow of water alongside land and downward movement deepens a valley.

Bank Erosion

The continuous flow of water wear out stones along the bank of streams and rivers.

Coastline Erosion

Waves from the ocean and seas crash onto shorelines and break down rocks into pebbles and reduce the pebbles into sand.

Seaside Cliff Erosion

Ocean waves battering seaside cliffs bores holes that may become caves.

Glacier

A glacier is a large, moving mass of ice.

Types of Glacier Erosion

Plucking

is the process wherein fractured bedrocks are

Abrasion

happens when the ice and its load of rock fragments slide over a bedrock.

Wind

Wind erosion is a natural process that moves soil from one location to another by wind power. It can cause significant economic and environmental damage.

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