eroosioriskeihin
Eroosioriskeihin is a Finnish term referring to the risks associated with soil erosion and related processes. In environmental risk management, erosion risks encompass potential soil loss, sediment transport, nutrient depletion, and the resulting impacts on ecosystems, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Key drivers include rainfall intensity and duration, soil properties such as texture and organic matter, slope
Assessment methods combine hydrological and soil erosion models, GIS-based mapping, and field observations to produce erosion
Impacts span reduced soil fertility and crop productivity, sedimentation and nutrient pollution in rivers and lakes,
Mitigation measures emphasize soil conservation practices (cover crops, reduced tillage, contour farming, terracing, windbreaks), vegetation buffers,