Cracks in the Earth: Major gully erosion poses humanitarian crisis threats

Phys.org12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

Griffith University researchers have reported that severe gully erosion, referred to as "mega gullies," is threatening agricultural landscapes in an African country, potentially leading to a humanitarian crisis. The study emphasizes the urgent need for intervention as the environmental crisis escalates.

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