Wethering of rocks is a continuous process. So should we worry about soil erosion so much?

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The movement of soil through erosion — fast or slow — changes the foundation upon which we humans build everything. The quality of soil allows for building, planting and growing everything we need for life.

Erosion can change the quality of soil for whatever it is humans want to do with in or on top of it.

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