erosion
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In Southern California, strong El Niños increase the likelihood of wet winters that replenish water supplies and reduce wildfire risk but can also unleash flooding and coastal erosion.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Their chief objection: They may protect Sconset but speed up erosion to the north by disrupting the natural movement of sand around the island.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
For example, maintaining green spaces as wildlife habitat can buffer infrastructure from severe weather, erosion or flooding.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
They create habitat for hundreds of plant and animal species and help protect coastlines from erosion.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
Despite constant maintenance, erosion silted up reservoirs, hurricanes destroyed terraces, and weeds and sediment choked irrigation networks.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing erosion
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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