Erosion definition

Erosion means the detachment and movement of soil or rock fragments by water, wind, ice, or gravity.
Erosion means the process by which the land’s surface is worn away by the action of wind, water, ice or gravity.
Erosion means the process of the gradual wearing away of land masses. This peril is not “per se” covered under the Program.

Examples of Erosion in a sentence

  • Erosion control blanket is a manufactured blanket or mat that is designed to hold soil and seed in place on slopes.

  • Erosion control blankets shall be one hundred (100) percent organic biodegradable (including parent material, stitching, and netting).

  • Implement Erosion Control (SDRS Contractor, A&M Contractor – monitors and documents).

  • Identify and document immediate Erosion Control needs to protect waterways from contamination by hazardous ash and debris (A&M Contractor, SDRS Contractor, and the County).

  • In cases where a subdivision is not required, the one year period will commence to run on the date the Erosion and Stormwater Quality Control Permit (ESQCP) is issued.


More Definitions of Erosion

Erosion means the removal of soil particles by the action of water, wind, ice or other geological agents, whether naturally occurring or acting in conjunction with or promoted by anthropogenic activities or effects.
Erosion means the wearing away of the ground surface as a result of the movement of wind or water.
Erosion means the detachment and movement of soil or rock
Erosion means being worn or washed away by water or wind.
Erosion means the process by which soil particles are mobilized and transported by natural agents such as wind, rain, frost action, or stream flow.
Erosion means the wearing away of the land surface by running water, wind, ice, or other geological agents, including such processes as gravitational creep, or the detachment and movement of soil or rock fragments by water, wind, ice, or gravity.
Erosion means the detachment and movement of soil or rock fragments by water,