UNIT I

Soil erosion
• Gradual/ acceralated removal of top soil layers
• By the action of wind or water
• Includes detachment, transport and
deposition
• Types: Geologic(natural) and Accelerated
(man made)
• Agents of erosion: Water and wind
Water erosion
Water erosion forms
Water erosion forms

Stream bank erosion is a natural process

that occurs when the forces exerted by
flowing water exceed the resisting forces
of bank materials and vegetation.
 Factors affecting water erosion
• Topography
• Soil
• Climate
• Vegetation cover