Interrill and Rill Erosion on Hillslope

Abstract:

Interrill and rill erosion are commonly observed erosion processes to coexist on hillslope. Understanding of the interrill and rill erosion process is the key for the development of physically-based erosion prediction models. This paper reviewed the research progress of interrill and rill erosion, and the relationship between them. The shortages were also put forward. Finally, the trends for future development and questions are also discussed.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 170-173)
• Pages: 1344-1347
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.170-173.1344
• Online since: May 2012
• Authors: Gang Liu, Wen Nian Xu, Qiong Zhang, Zhen Yao Xia
• Keywords: Hillslope, Hydraulics, Interrill Erosion, Model, Rill Erosion

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