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Erosion
...activities such as deforestation, agriculture, and urban development have accelerated its rate, leading to environmental concerns such as soil degradation, loss ==Types of Erosion==

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Siltation
...systems. This phenomenon is primarily caused by soil erosion, which can be accelerated by human activities such as deforestation, agricultural practices, and cons ...surfaces, which prevents water from infiltrating the soil, thus increasing erosion and siltation in nearby water bodies.

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Silting up
...This phenomenon is a natural part of the [[sedimentary cycle]] but can be accelerated by human activities such as [[deforestation]], [[agriculture]], and urban d The primary cause of silting up is the erosion of soil from the land surface. This can occur through several mechanisms:

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Gully
..., specifically through the concentrated flow of water. This process can be accelerated by human activities, such as the removal of vegetation and exposure of soil The impact of gully erosion can be extensive, affecting both the natural environment and human societie

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Progradation
...onversely, falling sea levels can result in decreased progradation or even erosion. .... It helps in predicting changes in coastal landforms, assessing potential erosion or sedimentation risks, and implementing appropriate measures to mitigate t

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Atoll
...a fringing reef forming around a volcanic island, followed by the island's erosion and subsidence, leaving a barrier reef with a central lagoon. Finally, the ...lcanic island erodes and subsides back into the sea, a process that can be accelerated by the weight of the growing coral reef. As the island subsides, the coral

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Wear and tear
...material or object, which occurs naturally over time. This process can be accelerated by factors such as excessive use, poor maintenance, exposure to harsh envir

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Ice sheet
...its own weight, shaping the landscape beneath it through processes like [[erosion]] and [[isostatic depression]]. ...rature. However, as global temperatures rise, ice sheets are melting at an accelerated rate, contributing to [[sea level rise]] and altering global [[ocean circul

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Effects of climate change
* '''Melting Glaciers and Ice Sheets:''' The warming climate has led to the accelerated melting of glaciers and ice sheets, contributing to rising sea levels. This ...ds and glaciers melt, leading to higher sea levels. This can cause coastal erosion, increased flooding, and threaten coastal communities and ecosystems.

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Resource depletion
..., and energy production. This increased demand can deplete resources at an accelerated rate. ...tion often leads to environmental degradation, such as deforestation, soil erosion, and habitat destruction. This can result in the loss of biodiversity, disr

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Cordillera Administrative Region
...imed to provide for the administration of the Cordilleras' affairs and the accelerated development of the area. The creation of CAR was also in response to the de ...e change poses a significant threat, with increased risk of landslides and erosion in its mountainous areas. Efforts are ongoing to address these issues, incl

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Vinegar
...can occur naturally over time when alcohol is exposed to oxygen or can be accelerated by adding a "mother of vinegar," a substance containing acetic acid bacteri * '''Tooth enamel erosion:''' The acidity of vinegar can erode tooth enamel if consumed undiluted or

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Abrasion (dental)
...s-Ferreira F, Tarquinio SB, Huysmans MC, Demarco FF. Diet influenced tooth erosion prevalence in children and adolescents: Results of a meta-analysis and meta ...o>Demarco FF, Meireles SS, Sarmento HR, Dantas RV, Botero T, Tarquinio SB. Erosion and abrasion on dental structures undergoing at-home bleaching. Clin Cosmet

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Glossary of plant materials
...lize the slope or bank. The technique can be used for upland or streambank erosion control. ...out branches and roots to help decrease rill, gully, and concentrated flow erosion.

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Encyclopedia-of-medicine-A
*[[Accelerated erosion]] *[[Accelerated hypertensive nephropathy]]

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Encyclopedia-of-medicine-G
*[[Grade 2 growth accelerated]] *[[Growth accelerated]]

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Pediatric glossary of terms
* [[accelerated growth]] * [[accelerated placental villous maturation]]

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Pediatric glossary of terms expanded
* [[Accelerated growth]] * [[Accelerated placental villous maturation]]

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List of neoplasms
* '''[[accelerated phase chronic myelogenous leukemia, bcr-abl1 positive]]''' - a phase of chr ...pendymoma]]''' - a who grade iii malignant glioma of ependymal origin with accelerated growth and an unfavorable clinical outcome, particularly in children. It is

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Dictionary-of-government-R
...alpha particles; (B) beta particles; (C) neutrons; (D ) gamma rays; or (E) accelerated ions or subatomic particles from accelerator machines. ...ation that includes at least one resource-conserving crop and that reduces erosion, maintains or improves soil fertility and tilth, interrupts pest cycles, or

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