Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Michał Beczek , Magdalena Ryżak, Rafał Mazur, Agata Sochan, Cezary Polakowski, Andrzej Bieganowski Michał Beczek, Magdalena Ryżak, Rafał Mazur, Agata Sochan, Cezary Polakowski, Andrzej Bieganowski Published: January 7, 2022 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262203 Figures Abstract Soil splash is the first step in the process of water erosion, where impacting raindrops cause the detachment and transport of soil material.