ravinnehuuhtoutumisen

Ravinnehuuhtoutuminen, also known as nutrient leaching or nutrient runoff, is the process by which dissolved nutrients are transported from the soil into surface water or groundwater. This occurs when excess nutrients, often from fertilizers or animal waste, are not absorbed by plants and are instead washed away by precipitation or irrigation. The increased concentration of nutrients in water bodies can lead to a process called eutrophication.

Eutrophication is characterized by excessive growth of algae and aquatic plants, often forming algal blooms. When these blooms die and decompose, they consume large amounts of dissolved oxygen in the water. This oxygen depletion, or hypoxia, can create dead zones where fish and other aquatic organisms cannot survive. Reforestation and improved agricultural practices, such as reduced fertilizer application and the use of cover crops, can help mitigate ravinnnehuuhtoutuminen. Protecting riparian buffer zones, which are vegetated areas along waterways, also plays a crucial role in filtering nutrients before they reach the water. Understanding and managing ravinnnehuuhtoutuminen is essential for maintaining the ecological health of aquatic ecosystems and ensuring the availability of clean water resources.