Pedosphere 27(1): 27--41, 2017
ISSN 1002-0160/CN 32-1315/P
©2017 Soil Science Society of China
Published by Elsevier B.V. and Science Press
Slope processes, mass movement and soil erosion: A review
A. J. T. GUERRA1, M. A. FULLEN2, M. C. O. JORGE1, J. F. R. BEZERRA3 and M. S. SHOKR4
1Department of Geography, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-972 (Brazil)
2Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY (UK)
3Department of Geography, State University of Maranhão, São Luis 65055-970 (Brazil)
4 Soil and Water Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Tanta University, Tanta 31527 (Egypt)
ABSTRACT
      Soil erosion and land degradation are global problems and pose major issues in many countries. Both soil erosion and mass movements are two forms of land degradation and humans play important roles in these geomorphological processes. This paper reviews slope processes associated with mass movements and soil erosion and contributory factors, including physical and human agents. Acting together, these cause diverse geomorphological features. Slope processes are illustrated by reference to case studies from Brazil and UK. The causes and impacts of erosion are discussed, along with appropriate remedial bioengineering methods and the potential of the measures to prevent these types of environmental degradation. Although there are several agents of erosion, water is the most important one. Cultivation can promote soil erosion, due to ploughing and harvesting, which moves soil down slopes. Soil erosion and mass movement data would inform the viability of soil conservation practices. Integrated management of drainage basins offers a promising way forward for effective soil conservation and soil remedial bioengineering in Brazil and UK.
Key Words:  geomorphological feature, land degradation, hazards, risks, slope processes, soil recuperation
Citation: Guerra, J. T., Fullen, M. A., Jorge, C. O., Bezerra, F. R. and Shokr, M. S. 2017. Slope processes, mass movement and soil erosion: A review. Pedosphere. 27(1): 27-41.
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