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Preferred term

soil erosion

Definition

[GEMET] Detachment and movement of topsoil or soil material from the upper part of the profile, by the action of wind or running water, especially as a result of changes brought about by human activity, such as unsuitable or mismanaged agriculture.

Broader concept

biogeochemical process

Scope note

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Creator

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2195-3997

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/21286

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Created 10/12/16, last modified 2/17/19

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