Description
Physical factors, such as the slope of the land, the texture of the soil, and the precipitation regime influence erosion in an area. Parts of Puerto Rico are very steep and erosion-prone. In addition, the nature of the soil and intense rainfall events promote severe erosion in these areas. Erosion can be extreme in exposed areas (cleared for a road or residential construction, or where soil is exposed due to cropping patterns or agricultural cycle.)
Resources
| Name | Format | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citation URL | Unknown | Online Resource | Open resource |
| http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/ecosystems/coralreef/summit_sea/summit2seaPR.zip | ZIP | Downloadable Data | Open resource |
| Citation URL | ZIP | Online Resource | Open resource |
| Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords | Unknown | The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. | Open resource |
| Full Metadata Record | Unknown | View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. | Open resource |
| NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) | NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. | Open resource |
Tags
- culebra island
- doc/noaa/nos/nccos
- environmental monitoring
- erosion
- land based sources of pollution
- national centers for coastal ocean science
- national ocean service
- noaa
- precipitation
- puerto rico
- runoff
- slope
- soil
- summit-to-sea
- topography
- u.s. department of commerce
- vieques island
- vulnerability
- watershed