Soil Erosion & Rainfall

Overall, the soil is greatly affected by rainfall. Soil erosion is an environmental problem. Water
erosion due to excessive rainfall has been acknowledged as one of the most common types of
soil erosion today. Splashed particles from the rainfall clog soil pores, which seals off the soil
surface and leads to poor water infiltration. Instead of the rainwater soaking into the soil, it will
collect and move down-slope in sheet or rill erosion. This movement forms gullies and carries
soil particles with it.

Rainfall erosion is a serious issue when it comes to farmland all over the world. If the soil is too
wet or too dry then the nutrients in the soil may run off and not make it all the way to the plant’s
roots. This will lead to poor health and growth in general. Too much water on the other hand can
lead to bacteria, fungus, and mold growth in the soil. The size and velocity of raindrops is an
important factor in determining what type and how much erosion occurs. Higher rainfall
intensity will result in higher rates of infiltration and excess runoff. How much potential damage
may occur all depends on the rainfall intensity, soil condition, slopes, and vegetation.

Prevention is Key
There are many reasons to prevent erosion and that it doesn’t occur around important areas such
as airports, shorelines, and farms. Topsoil is critical for most of humankind's food supply and
many interdependent plants and animals rely on it. It also protects waterways from potentially
harmful agricultural chemicals, preventing runoff from harming fish or polluting drinking water
sources.

We can help with solutions to prevent erosion at your site and control sediment migration from site.