by Matteo Cavallito<\/p>\n
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Erosion represents one of the most worrisome<\/a> phenomena for the Planet’s soils. But not all such events are created equal. Indeed, among the various forms of degradation, gully erosion<\/strong> emerget as the most intense form. This phenomenon, caused by heavy rainfall, produces deep channels – called badlands<\/a> – in the countryside, compromising soil fertility and increasing sediment transport into waterways.<\/p>\n In this scenario, of course, identifying in advance the areas at risk<\/strong> allows for targeted interventions, such as land cover, drainage and vegetation management. Essential, in short, is predictive capacity, a resource that today, one study argues, can be further improved. Thanks to artificial intelligence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n