👉 Erugation is a type of soil erosion in which the soil surface is gradually flattened or compressed, causing the ground to become less fertile and less productive. This phenomenon occurs when heavy rainfall or other natural forces cause the soil to absorb water quickly and rapidly, leading to a reduction in its ability to retain moisture and nutrients. Erugation can be caused by various factors such as erosion from human activities like construction, agriculture, or industrial processes, as well as natural factors like earthquakes, landslides