The big wildfires that have occurred during this especially hot year have damaged lots of land in california. These burnt lands in california are especially susceptible to soil erosion by the incoming rains from El niño. The residents in these areas are being advised to take measures to protect their damaged lands from soil erosion, in order to protect them and allow the lands to continue to provide grazing lands, lumber, and other crops/products.
This is article is hinting at the potential danger that lies ahead in the future for california. The presence of rains, although very helpful for the drought and the dry conditions, could potentially lead to a worsening of conditions by eroding away the soil. It is critical that measures are taken to preserve these lands, in order to maintain enough productive land to use to produce necessary crops. If we do not protect these lands, then we will be in grave danger of not being able to support our population, or maintain the agricultural industry that is a prevalent part of the economy in California.
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Its very interesting how much of an impact the el nino year will have. you point out how far ranging the impacts of the rain are such as leading to soil erosion. It will be interesting to see how the rain changes california’s physical landscape
I agree. Most people think of el nino as being our savior from the drought, which it could be and that would be great, but with el nino people forget the amount of destruction that comes with it. Last el nino, was there lots of erosion?
Thanks for your comments, Eddie and James! It is tough to guess how destructive this el niño storm will be, but it certainly could damage lots of land. James, large storms and heavy rains typically do cause lots of soil erosion, especially if following a time of historic drought; we could be in for a lot of destruction if we do not take precautions to protect our land.
I support your claim that If we do not protect these lands, then we will be in grave danger of not being able to support our population, or maintain the agricultural industry that is a prevalent part of the economy in California.