There is erosion against the intellect.

Another example is tamarisk. The shrub was imported from Eurasia and Africa in the mid-1800s to control soil erosion in the American Southwest, but it spread to river systems across the West and up mountainsides, to elevations of 2,000 meters.

China continues to lose arable land because of erosion and urbanization.

The attack on the World Trade Center served as a rallying point for reactionary elements within the United States who desired the erosion of civil liberties.

Mangrove forests stabilize the coastline, reducing erosion from storm surges, currents, waves, and tides.

Building a protective structure in front of a cliff or dune temporarily stabilizes the seaward location of the cliff or dune edge, however beach erosion continues. Since no new beach area is created through cliff or dune retreat, a net loss of beach area occurs.

Plants in the environment help slow down the process of erosion.

Wetland habitats serve essential functions in an ecosystem, including acting as water filters, providing flood and erosion control, and furnishing food and homes for fish and wildlife.

Contributing to the erosion of languages over time are discriminatory policies that seek to stamp out cultural and linguistic diversity.

Armoring also causes deflection of wave energy, which can accelerate erosion of nearby sites, expanding the need for shoreline armoring structures.