Erosion refers to the gradual wearing away of soil, rock, or other surface materials through natural processes such as water flow, wind, or glacier movement. It is a critical concept in real estate, agriculture, environmental planning, and construction, as it affects land stability, property values, and ecosystem health.
A retaining wall is a structure designed to restrain soil to a slope that it would not naturally keep to (typically a steep, near-vertical, or vertical slope). They are frequently used in landscaping, construction, and flood prevention to prevent the erosion of soil and manage water runoff.
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