Concept information
Preferred term
DEGRADATION
Definition
- The general lowering of the surface of the land by erosive processes, especially by the removal of material through erosion and transportation by flowing water. (en)
Broader concept
Change note
- 2017-03-10 08:48:36.0 [tstevens] update Definition (The general lowering of the surface of the land by erosive processes, especially by the removal of material through erosion and transportation by flowing water.); update Definition (Dictionary of Geological Terms, American Geological Institute, 1984. );
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/2f2f5764-d4e6-4bbb-bd6d-dda373018237
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