Erosion Risk

Caution: The RUSLE model was originally developed to be applicable on the agriculture plot scale and was parameterized for environmental conditions of the USA. The application of the model at a global scale may contain uncertainly and overestimation compared to available observed data, especially for tropical regions, polar climate zones, and high mountainous regions. Adjustments to the model (see below) have improved its global applicability, especially for mountainous regions, but does not eliminate bias and uncertainty of the model. The accuracy of this layer has not been assessed. The model does not account for sediment deposition or sediment transport.