Soil Erosion Causes
The causes of soil erosion can be broken down into two main categories: Erosion by Water and Erosion by Wind.
Although soil erosion is a natural occurrence on all land, there are certain factors that call accelerate the erosion making it more noticeable and problematic.
With the help of products like coir mats, woven geotextiles, and non-woven geotextiles to assist in the growth of vegetation, the problem itself can erode away.
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Erosion Control Products:
Woven Geotextiles:
Silt Fence: W100
Stabilization and Separation: W200 • W250 • LM200 • W300 • W315
Non Woven Geotextiles:
Drainage and Filtration: GT131 • GT135 • GT140 • GT142 • GT160 • GT170
Separation and Underlayment: GT180 • GT110 • GT112 • GT116
Asphalt Overlay: GC130 • GC140
Environmental Applications: GE110 • GE116 • GE140 • GE160 • GE170 • GE180
Natural Fiber Products:
Erosion Control - Sediment Control: Coir Silt Check • Coir Wattles • Soil Erosion Control Blankets and Mats
Soil Bio-Engineering: Coir Blocks • Coir Logs • Coir Weed Mats
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Water: Factors & Causes of Soil Erosion:
- Rainfall Intensity and Runoff: The impact of raindrops will break up the soil and water build-up will create runoff, taking sediment with it.
- Soil Erodibility: Based on the characteristics of each unique soil, it is more or less susceptible to erosion. Recurring erosion is more typical for soil in areas that have experienced erosion in the past.
- Slope Gradient and Length: The steeper the slope, the greater amount of soil can be lost. As the soil erodes downward, it increases the slope degree, which in turn, creates further erosion.
- Vegetation: Vegetative cover of plants or crop residues protect the soil from raindrop impact and splash. The less vegetation cover, the more erosion can occur.
Water: Effects of Soil Erosion:
The loss of natural nutrients and possible fertilizers directly affect crop emergence, growth, and yield. Seeds can be disturbed or removed and pesticides can be carried off. The soil quality, structure, stability, and texture are also affected, which in turn affect the holding capacity of the soil.
What is not often seen are the "off-site" effects. Eroded soil can inhibit the growth of seeds, bury seedlings, contribute to road damage, and even contaminate water sources and recreational areas.
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Wind: Factors & Causes of Soil Erosion:
- Erodability of Soil: The finest particles are transported by the wind, while the heavier particles are blown across the surface causing abrasion.
- Soil Surface Roughness: Soil surfaces that are not rough offer little resistance to wind erosion. Excess tillage can contribute to the breakdown of soil.
- Climate: Soil moisture levels at the surface can become extremely low in times of drought, increasing particles to be carried by the wind. Conversely, this effect can occur in freezing climates as well.
- Un-Sheltered Distance: The lack of windbreaks allows wind to transport particles a farther distance, increasing abrasion and erosion.
- Vegetative Cover: Lack of permanent vegetation creates loose, dry, and barren soil that is perfect for wind transport.
Wind: Effects of Soil Erosion:
Crops can be completely ruined, resulting in delay and reseeding, which is costly. Plants could become sandblasted resulting in a decreased yield. Soil drifting depletes fertility and continual drifting can change the texture of soil.
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Beach Erosion • Coastal Erosion • Soil Erosion • Water Erosion •
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Causes of Soil Erosion • Ways to Prevent Soil Erosion • River Bank Protection • Erosion Control Netting • Erosion Control Woven Geotextile • Erosion Control Non Woven Fabric
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Geotextiles by Propex®:
Turf Reinforcement Mats:
Pyramat® • Landlok® 450 • Landlok® 1051 • Landlok® 300
Civil:
Geotex® 311 • Geotex® 351 • Geotex® 401 • Geotex® 451 • Geotex® 501 • Geotex® 601 • Geotex® 701 • Geotex® 801 • Geotex® 1001 • Geotex® 1071 • Geotex® 1201 • Geotex® 1601
Environmental:
Geotex® 651 • Geotex® 861 • Geotex® 1071 • Geotex® 1291 • Geotex® 1701
Paving Products:
Petromat® 4597 • Petromat® 4598 • Petromat® 4599 • Petrotac® 4591
Separation and Stabilization:
Geotex® 135ST • Geotex® 200ST • Geotex® 250ST • Geotex® 270ST • Geotex® 315ST
Filtration and Monofilament:
Geotex® 104F • Geotex® 111F • Geotex® 117F
Biaxial Soil Reinforcement:
Geotex® 2 x 2 HF • Geotex® 3 x 3 HF • Geotex® 4 x 4 • Geotex® 4 x 4 HF • Geotex® 4 x 6
Uniaxial Soil Reinforcement:
Geotex® 4 x 1 • Geotex® 6 x 1 • Geotex® 9 x 1 • Geotex® 12 x 1
Silt Fence:
Geotex® 2130
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