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· Erosion is
caused by water, ice, gravity, and wind. Erosion is directly related to the
soil’s capacity to hold and transfer water. When raindrops hit and dislodge
soil particles from an unprotected surface the rainwater accumulates and flows
like a stream. The particles are picked up and transported great distances by
the stormwater runoff. This is considered rainwater erosion. Moving water is a
main cause of erosion. This moving water is called runoff and can be seen after
a storm.
· Ice erosion
is mostly caused by the thawing process or glaciers. The freeze and thaw cycle create
fractures and cause further cracking and breaking away of the rock. The
fragments are carried away in the process of ice in the cracks melting.
· Gravity
causes chunks of rock to fall from mountains and hills causing erosion and
moving sand, gravel and rock from one location to another.
· Wind moves
soil from one location to another. Wind erosion can be either light or heavy
winds causing soil particles to blow in the air and create dust storms.
These are signs of erosion to consider when purchasing a property. You would want to consider what type of work would need to be done if the property is showing signs of erosion to prevent more erosion.
If you have concerns about
erosion, reach out to Belanger Engineering for a consultation. There are
different ways to prevent erosion.
