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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A gully is ~~a term used to describe~~ a type of land formation (such as a ravine, ditch or trench) ~~in the soil which is~~ caused by erosion. In Scotland and Northern England, a gully is also a type of large knife that is sometimes used in the kitchen or farmhouse. Despite having nautical associations, a gully knife is not meant to be a weapon, although it may have been used to cut sails.	+	A gully is a type of land formation (such as a ravine, ditch or trench) typically caused by erosion. In Scotland and Northern England, a gully is also a type of large knife that is sometimes used in the kitchen or farmhouse. Despite having nautical associations, a gully knife is not meant to be a weapon, although it may have been used to cut sails.

−	The term gully is not the same as gulley, which is a fitting with a chamber which is designed to collect rainwater, wastewater and groundwater, conveying it to an underground surface-water sewer.	+	The term gully is not the same as gulley, which is a fitting with a chamber which is designed to collect rainwater, wastewater and groundwater, conveying it to an underground surface-water sewer. Confusingly however this is often spelt 'gully'. For more information, see Gulley.
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−	For more information, see Gulley	+

	One of the earliest appearances of the term gully was in the 1600s. The word has French origins and is associated with the term goule, which can be interpreted to mean mouth.		One of the earliest appearances of the term gully was in the 1600s. The word has French origins and is associated with the term goule, which can be interpreted to mean mouth.
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	= How gullies form =		= How gullies form =

−	~~Most often, gullies~~ are caused by running water ~~that~~ creates a ditch or valley in the landscape~~. The size of a gully can vary.~~	+	Gullies are generally caused by running water which creates a ditch or valley in the landscape.
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−	~~Gully erosion most often occurs on hillsides. This can happen when vegetation is removed by natural measures (such as overgrazing by animals, fires, storms or other natural disasters)~~.	+

−	Human modifications to the landscape can also make hillsides susceptible to gully erosion. Deforestation, site development, hydraulic mining and other types of human activity can make it easier for loose soil to be carried away by flowing water - resulting in gully erosion.	+	Gully erosion commonly occurs on hillsides when vegetation is removed by processes such as overgrazing, fires, storms and so on. Human modifications to the landscape can also make hillsides susceptible to gully erosion. Deforestation, site development, hydraulic mining and other types of human activity can make it easier for loose soil to be carried away by flowing water - resulting in gully erosion.

−	Sometimes sinkholes can be associated with gully erosion, since both are almost always the result of a concentrated flow of water. A sinkhole may trigger the formation of a new gully after a pipe or roadway collapse, or it may ~~increase~~ an existing gully.	+	Sometimes sinkholes can be associated with gully erosion, since both are almost always the result of a concentrated flow of water. For example, a sinkhole may trigger the formation of a new gully after a pipe or roadway collapse, or it may extend an existing gully.

	= Problems with gullies =		= Problems with gullies =

−	Regardless of their origins, gullies will generally ~~increase~~ once they have formed and will continue to grow unless erosion issues are addressed.	+	Regardless of their origins, gullies will generally grow once they have formed and will continue to grow unless erosion issues are addressed.

	The production and transportation of sediment that is caused by the creation of a gully may have a negative effect on downstream ecosystems. It can even clog or contaminate waterways.		The production and transportation of sediment that is caused by the creation of a gully may have a negative effect on downstream ecosystems. It can even clog or contaminate waterways.

−	~~Aside from~~ damage to the landscape, the development of gullies can lead to agricultural issues around farm operations and ~~output. They~~ can also cause damage to private property.	+	As well as damage to the landscape, the development of gullies can lead to agricultural issues around farm operations and can also cause damage to private property.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	This eroded gully was found near Baden Hill in the Scottish Borders. It may be an old drainage ditch that heavily eroded in a flash flood.		This eroded gully was found near Baden Hill in the Scottish Borders. It may be an old drainage ditch that heavily eroded in a flash flood.
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	Sometimes sinkholes can be associated with gully erosion, since both are almost always the result of a concentrated flow of water. A sinkhole may trigger the formation of a new gully after a pipe or roadway collapse, or it may increase an existing gully.		Sometimes sinkholes can be associated with gully erosion, since both are almost always the result of a concentrated flow of water. A sinkhole may trigger the formation of a new gully after a pipe or roadway collapse, or it may increase an existing gully.

−	= ~~The problem~~ with gullies =	+	= Problems with gullies =

−	Regardless of their origins, gullies will generally increase once they ~~are~~ formed and will continue to grow unless erosion issues are addressed.	+	Regardless of their origins, gullies will generally increase once they have formed and will continue to grow unless erosion issues are addressed.

−	The production and transportation of sediment that is caused by the creation of a gully may have a negative effect on downstream ecosystems. It can even clog or ~~block~~ waterways.	+	The production and transportation of sediment that is caused by the creation of a gully may have a negative effect on downstream ecosystems. It can even clog or contaminate waterways.

	Aside from damage to the landscape, the development of gullies can lead to agricultural issues around farm operations and output. They can also cause damage to private property.		Aside from damage to the landscape, the development of gullies can lead to agricultural issues around farm operations and output. They can also cause damage to private property.
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	* Drainage	+	* Drainage.
		+	* Erosion.
	* Gulley.		* Gulley.
	* Groundwater control in urban areas.		* Groundwater control in urban areas.
	* Sinkholes		* Sinkholes
	* Subsidence.		* Subsidence.
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		+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Water]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Property_development]]

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= Introduction =

A gully is a term used to describe a type of land formation (such as a ravine, ditch or trench) in the soil which is caused by erosion. In Scotland and Northern England, a gully is also a type of large knife that is sometimes used in the kitchen or farmhouse. Despite having nautical associations, a gully knife is not meant to be a weapon, although it may have been used to cut sails.

The term gully is not the same as gulley, which is a fitting with a chamber which is designed to collect rainwater, wastewater and groundwater, conveying it to an underground surface-water sewer.

For more information, see Gulley

One of the earliest appearances of the term gully was in the 1600s. The word has French origins and is associated with the term goule, which can be interpreted to mean mouth.

= How gullies form =

Most often, gullies are caused by running water that creates a ditch or valley in the landscape. The size of a gully can vary.

Gully erosion most often occurs on hillsides. This can happen when vegetation is removed by natural measures (such as overgrazing by animals, fires, storms or other natural disasters).

Human modifications to the landscape can also make hillsides susceptible to gully erosion. Deforestation, site development, hydraulic mining and other types of human activity can make it easier for loose soil to be carried away by flowing water - resulting in gully erosion.

Sometimes sinkholes can be associated with gully erosion, since both are almost always the result of a concentrated flow of water. A sinkhole may trigger the formation of a new gully after a pipe or roadway collapse, or it may increase an existing gully.

= The problem with gullies =

Regardless of their origins, gullies will generally increase once they are formed and will continue to grow unless erosion issues are addressed.

The production and transportation of sediment that is caused by the creation of a gully may have a negative effect on downstream ecosystems. It can even clog or block waterways.

Aside from damage to the landscape, the development of gullies can lead to agricultural issues around farm operations and output. They can also cause damage to private property.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Drainage
* Gulley.
* Groundwater control in urban areas.
* Sinkholes
* Subsidence.