degradation
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000674
In hydrologic terms, the geologic process by means of which various parts of the surface of the earth are worn down and carried away and their
general level lowered, by the action of wind and water.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000674 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
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