erosion

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Officials have suggested severe weather brought by a storm named Oriana - which has battered southern Italy in recent days - accelerated the rock's erosion, causing its collapse.

From BBC

The painting is both a lovely composition and a comment on the erosion of public trust in science.

From Los Angeles Times

But MPs are aware that parents fear any erosion of legal rights, with an active campaign underway called Save Our Children's Rights petitioning the government.

From BBC

With its spectacular white formations rounded by erosion, the so-called 'moon beach' has bathers packed tighter than an astronaut's suit during summertime.

From Barron's

The precise effects remain uncertain -- for example, reduced rainfall may have increased soil erosion, limited drinking water, forced people to seek new water sources, or hindered plant growth.

From Science Daily