Soil erosion in Bio bio Region in Chile (IMAGE) Université catholique de Louvain Caption Clearance of native forests for cultivation accelerates soil erosion and causes rapid sedimentation in alluvial plains. Photo taken at the Bio Bio region (Chile) Credit Veerle Vanacker Usage Restrictions mentionning credit: Veerle Vanacker License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.