What Causes Sinkholes and How to Fix Them
Sinkholes appear in unexpected places, and can be very dangerous. Learn more about what causes sinkholes to appear, how to detect them and how to fix them.
How Does Unsustainable Land Development Happen?
How does unsustainable land development happen? While the specific reasons vary in different parts of the world, there are three main ways in which it occurs.
Major Causes of Land Degradation
Whether it is through building homes, the cultivation of crops, humans have always influenced the landscape. The following is a list of the major causes of land degradation.
The Most Important Effects of Soil Erosion on Biodiversity
The effects of soil erosion go beyond the loss of fertile land. It is one of the most serious environmental problems, as it decreases biodiversity of ecosystems.
Causes and Effects of Desertification
In different areas of the world, the causes and effects of desertification may be different. Desertification is the process by which fertile land is transformed...
How Can We Prevent Erosion?
The following list discusses methods that have been proven to reduce, and oftentimes prevent erosion from occurring in the first place.
Dead Sea Sinkholes Growing at an Alarming Rate
As the Dead Sea dries up and shrinks more than one meter per year, sinkholes are forming at an alarming rate along the shoreline of the Sea.
