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Schwarzmann and Berghoff call the search for visible signs of pollution such as gully erosion — as opposed to measuring water pollutants — an unscientific way to evaluate logging’s impact.
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Tanka Dhakal, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2022
Tanka Dhakal, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2022
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1928, in the meaning defined above
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“Gully erosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gully%20erosion. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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gully erosion
noun
: soil erosion produced by running water
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