erosion
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"The erosion of the forest, both in size and in number of species, reduces the space available for communities and fuels conflicts," the lawyer added.
From Barron's β Oct. 14, 2026
Beach erosion and flooding of beach parking lots and pathways are likely.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 12, 2026
Another one — in 2015-16 — did not result in above-average rain but did cause record coastal erosion.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 12, 2026
Malibu’s market has taken a hit because of growing environmental concerns, including coastal erosion and the opening of a sinkhole near Nicolas Cage’s home in September.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 7, 2026
We poked through the remains of hospital foundations, undermined by erosion channels.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
Twenty-three years later, those first impressions have long since been replaced by lasting erosions.
From Los Angeles Times β May 31, 2026
The ongoing Ebola crisis is escalating quickly, already ranked the third largest outbreak in history — and experts say erosions of U.S. health policy have fueled the crisis.
From Salon β May 30, 2026
In these nations, the patterns were similar – erosions in freedom of speech, open elections, the rule of law, judicial independence, civil society and academic freedom.
From BBC β Sep. 27, 2025
Your doctor may also test you for anemia; in some cases, a large hiatal hernia can cause GI erosions, often from acid reflux, that bleed.
From Washington Post β Oct. 30, 2022
They were as old as erosions in a fishless desert.
From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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