Erosion is the process by which soil, rock, and other surface materials are removed from one location and transported to another by natural agents such as water, wind, ice, or gravity. Erosion shapes landscapes, forms sedimentary deposits, and plays a critical role in the rock cycle and the formation of various geological features.
Reference: Montgomery, D. R. (2007). “Soil Erosion and Agricultural Sustainability.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 104(33), 13268-13272.