Badlands in Micronesia (IMAGE) University of Guam Caption Severe erosion in Guam's savanna grasslands causes expansive barren scars to develop. Most native plants are unable to reestablish on these inhospitable scars. Credit Thomas Marler Usage Restrictions None 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.