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
He alleges the geotubes have accelerated erosion on his property, costing him more than 2 acres of beachfront.
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
Maybe there had been a lot of erosion, and whoever it was was only five feet away...or four.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
Vocabulary lists containing erosion
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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