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Erosion. 1  Rainfall-Rainfall can cause erosion both when the rain hits the surface of the Earth, called splash erosion, and when raindrops accumulate and flow like small streams. 2  Rivers-Rivers can create a significant amount of erosion over time. 3  They break up particles along the river bottom and carry them downstream.
Depending on the type of force, erosion can happen quickly or take thousands of years. The three main forces that cause erosion are water, wind, and ice. Water is the main cause of erosion on Earth. Although water may not seem powerful at first, it is one of the most powerful forces on the planet.