The Crust is the layer that experiences the least amount of pressure
Population: 5,000 (San Pedro de Atacama) Altitude: 2,400 metres. Climate: Daytime highs in the Atacama Desert are around 20°C – 25°C and night-time temperatures are around 12°C. In winter (June to August), temperatures can drop to freezing or even below.
Soil erosion is a recent problem in Tanzania even though the Masai have used their land for herding for so many years. This dramatic increase in soil erosion now even shows signs of an almost total destruction in the Tanzanian Maasai landscape.
The main trigger for soil erosion is the loss of vegetation cover which makes it easier for natural factors & man-made factors to cause even more damage.