(i) Rain drop or splash erosion:- Erosion preceded by the destruction of the crumb structure due to the impact of falling raindrop on the surface of soil is termed as splash erosion.
(ii) Sheet erosion: - It is the fairly uniform removal of soil in thin layers from the land surface, often scarcely perceptible, especially when caused by wind. Areas where loose, shallow topsoil overlies compact soil are mast susceptible ot sheet erosion.
(iii) Rill erosion: - A form of water erosion in which numerous very small and more or less straight channels are produced; the channels get obliterated by ordinary use. It can be removed by normal tillage operations.
(iv) Gully erosion: - A form of water erosion in which gullies are produced by the combination of unattended rills. 
(v) Stream bank erosion: - Stream banks are eroded by water either flowing over the sides of a stream or scouring at the base. It is aggravated by removal of vegetation, over grazing or cultivation near to the stream banks.