Examination of soil and slope factors as erosion controlling variables under varying climatic conditions

• Published in: Catena (Giessen) Vol. 147; pp. 245 - 257
• Main Authors: Manyevere, A., Muchaonyerwa, P., Mnkeni, P.N.S., Laker, M.C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.12.2016
• Subjects: Clay mineralogy; Climate; Delineation; Fine sand; Humid; Sodium; Climate; Fine sand; Sodium; Clay mineralogy; Humid; Delineation

Soil erosion is an environmental problem that has reached alarming proportions in many parts of South Africa. Understanding the complex interactions between climate, slope and soil factors is important to ensure that soil erosion is controlled and that soil resources are used sustainably. The object...