What is erosion

Discovery Science: Earth – Tides, Coasts, and Waves

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Earth Science: Tides, Coasts, and Waves The continental coastline of the Earth is about 250,000 miles (440,000 km) long. But the area of transition between the ocean and land is constantly changing due to the tides and surge. Coastal landscapes are shaped over time by the destructive forces of the seas that slowly but steadily … Read more

Discovery Science: Changing Earth – Erosion

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Earth Science: Changing Earth – Erosion Once rocks reach the surface of the Earth they begin to disintegrate, and can be carried away as rubble to be deposited elsewhere. All processes that contribute to this leveling of the Earth’s surface are termed erosion. Water is a significant erosive power. When precipitation falls on areas with … Read more