Why Soil Erosion is a Problem Soil erosion Sometimes, wind and water remove the fertile topsoil reducing the productivity of the soil in that area. This removal of soil by running water and wind is known as soil erosion. Generally, the rate of removal of fine particles from the surface is the same as the rate of formation of soil. But sometimes, disturbance in this balance, … [Read more...] about Why Soil Erosion is a Problem