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The destruction or covering of soil by buildings, constructions and layers, or other bodies of artificial material which may be very slowly permeable to water (e.g. asphalt, concrete, etc.), causing a deterioration or loss of one or more soil functions.

Jones, R.J.A. et al. (2008) Environmental Assessment of Soil for Monitoring Volume V: Procedures & Protocols. Luxembourg. Available at: https://doi.org/10.2788/94366.

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