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NALT Full

Preferred term

splash erosion

Type

Topic

Definition

The spattering of small soil particles caused by the impact of raindrops on wet soils. The loosened and spattered particles may or may not be subsequently removed by surface runoff.
Source: Schwarz, Charles F.; Thor, Edward C.; Elsner, Gary H. 1976. Wildland planning glossary. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-13. Berkeley, Calif.: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

water erosion

In other languages

erosión por salpicadura

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/63944

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