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Gully erosion

Gully erosion

Gullies can develop rapidly when, after heavy rainfall, a small waterfall eats back into uncompacted subsoil such as pumice or mudstone. This gully formed on gently sloping farmland, on a pumice soil.

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Paul Gregg. 'Soil erosion and conservation', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/soil-erosion-and-conservation/3/2