Global Conference on Public Health & Epidemiology
October 22-24, 2026
Scour and Erosion
Scour and erosion refer to the removal of soil, sediment, or rock by flowing water, wind, or waves, often occurring around riverbanks, bridges, coastal zones, and hydraulic structures. These processes can lead to land degradation, infrastructure damage, habitat loss, and increased flood risk. Scour is particularly critical in engineering contexts, as it can undermine foundations of bridges and dams, causing structural failure. Erosion is influenced by factors such as flow velocity, soil type, vegetation cover, land use, and climate change–driven extreme weather events. From an environmental and public health perspective, erosion contributes to sedimentation, water pollution, and loss of fertile land. Mitigation strategies include erosion control measures, vegetation restoration, sustainable land management, and engineering design improvements. Understanding scour and erosion is essential for infrastructure safety, ecosystem protection, and climate resilience.
Adele Ann Webb
Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Thomas J Webster
Brown University, United States
Mariano Votta
Italian NGO Cittadinanzattiva, Italy
Ashot Khachatryan
National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, Armenia
Ches Jones
University of Arkansas, United States
Adeva A Elem
Mercer University, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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