Soil Erosion Collection

Fossils are seem in the rocks at Dwejra outside the village of San Lawrenz on the island of Gozo, Malta, January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Tourists walk near Dwejra Tower, a watchtower built in 1652, outside the village of San Lawrenz on the island of Gozo, Malta, January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

The so-called Mushroom Rock, formed by years of weathering and erosion
The so-called " Mushroom Rock", formed by years of weathering and erosion, is seen on a cliff top outside Gharb, on the island of Gozo, Malta, January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

A tourist hikes past the so-called Mushroom Rock, formed by years of weathering
A tourist hikes past the so-called " Mushroom Rock", formed by years of weathering and erosion, on a cliff top outside Gharb, on the island of Gozo, Malta, January 25, 2018

A crater is seen in Sanica, near Sanski Most January 17, 2014. The area was once a cottage with a small lake, a fish pond and some trees

Fossils of sea shells are seen in the rocks on a cliff top outside Gharb, on the island of Gozo, Malta, January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Eroded limestone rock formations are seen at Dwejra outside the village of San Lawrenz on the island of Gozo, Malta, January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Fossils of sea shells are seen in the weathered and eroded limestone cliffs outside Gharb, on the island of Gozo, Malta, January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Tourists walk near eroded limestone rock formations at Dwejra outside the village of San Lawrenz on the island of Gozo, Malta, January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Lake Baringo is one of two freshwater lakes of the Eastern Rift Valley. Its waters are red with suspended solids due to bad soil erosion in its catchment area

Soil erosion in the territory of the Konso, Rift Valley. Sorghum (millet) cassava (manioc), sunflowers and soybeans are the staple foods of the Konso and growing in companion planting on the terraces

Dry farming on terraces in the steep and mountainous territory of the Konso, Rift valley. Sorghum (millet) cassava (manioc)

Severe canyon erosion due to overgrazing
Canyon erosion. Severe erosion of the sides of a canyon due to overgrazing by cattle. The cattles destruction of much of the stabilising vegetation has resulted in soil loss

Hill soil erosion caused by over-grazing
Soil erosion. Hillside soil erosion caused by over-grazing of farm animals. Loss of protective vegetation through over-grazing causes the soil to lose its structure and coherence

Rice paddy terrace. Workers tilling soil in terraced rice paddies. Terracing impedes run-off and prevents soil erosion. Photographed in Yunnan province, China

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Soil erosion, a silent force of nature, leaves its mark on the landscapes it touches. Fossils are seen in the rocks at Dwejra outside the village of San Lawrenz on the island, telling tales of ancient life that once thrived here. As tourists walk near Dwejra Tower, a watchtower built in 1652, they witness firsthand the effects of years of weathering and erosion on the majestic Mushroom Rock. Hiking past this natural wonder, one can't help but marvel at how time and nature have sculpted such intricate formations. A crater is visible in Sanica, near Sanski Most—a reminder that even seemingly solid ground can be shaped by erosive forces. The cliffs outside Gharb bear witness to another story etched into their limestone walls—fossils of sea shells preserved for centuries through weathering and erosion. These eroded limestone rock formations at Dwejra stand as testaments to both the power and fragility of our Earth's surface. Amidst these remarkable sights lies a symbol of resilience—a single stalk of wild grass growing from soil once disturbed by rare earth metals mining. It serves as a reminder that even amidst destruction, life finds a way to thrive. Tourists continue their journey near eroded limestone rock formations at Dwejra outside the village of San Lawrenz—an opportunity to witness firsthand how relentless erosive forces shape our world. But soil erosion isn't limited to islands or coastal areas; it reaches far beyond those boundaries. In the territory of Konso within Rift Valley, dry farming on terraces becomes necessary due to steep and mountainous terrain affected by soil erosion. In every corner where soil meets landforms or human activity takes place, we see evidence that our planet is constantly changing. Soil erosion tells stories written over millions of years—stories carved into rocks and cliffs—and reminds us that we must tread lightly on this delicate Earth.