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Definition of erosion. 1  1a : the action or process of erodingb : the state of being eroded. 2  2 : an instance or product of erosion.
Erosion is the removal of topsoil due to water or wind and can occur anywhere in the world. Erosion can be made worse by lack of vegetation cover, steep hills or slopes and soil acidity. Soil erosion can lead to lack of vegetation, and lack of structure in the surface of the ground.