Agricultural and Biological Sciences
8 years ago

Raindrop Impact Study Reveals Key to Reducing Soil Erosion in China.

Soil Science Society of America Journal
The Directional Components of Splash Erosion at Different Raindrop Kinetic Energy in the Chinese Mollisol Region
Wei Hu, Fenli Zheng, Feng Bian

Paper Summary

The study looked at how different types of rain affect erosion in Chinese soil. They found that heavier rain and stronger raindrops cause more erosion. Erosion can happen in different directions on a hill, with raindrops hitting the ground and splashing dirt away. By using methods like keeping crop residue on the ground, erosion can be reduced.

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