Serious rainwater erosion in a potato field where water has washed away lower-most rows of potatoes. Effects of heavy rain. See additional notes.

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The area pictured is about to 3 metres wide, and ran for a length of roughly 12 to 15 metres.

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Size: 5504px × 8256px
Location: cornwall, uk
Photo credit: © Marcus Harrison - agriculture / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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