Sheet Erosion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-025422",
  "term": "Sheet Erosion",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Also Sheetwash. Erosion of the ground surface by unconcentrated (i.e. not in rills) overland flow.\n\n2. The removal of a thin layer of surface material, usually topsoil, by a flowing sheet of water.",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "see_also": [
    "Sheetwash"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Sediment Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Glossary",
    "NOAA Coastal Services Center Glossary of Coastal Terminology"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/sheet-erosion/"
}