RUSLE2 assumes that terraces
are equally spaced on the hillslope. |
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A terrace may or may not be
bottom of slope. |
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A terrace at bottom of slope
reduces sediment yield. |
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Parallel terraces do not
shorten slope length as much as gradient terrace. |
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Special consideration should
be given to how wide parallel terraces affect slope length. |
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Parallel terraces usually
include an impoundment placed in concentrated flow area that parallel
terraces cross. |
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Other benefits besides
interrill-rill erosion control. |