[not an acronym] a common misconception is that SOS means Save Our Ship/Souls (a distress call); the letters don't actually stand for anything.
There is a need of further study in the effects of the reclamation activities at the northern coastal area of Batam related to environmental to avoid any potential negative influence.
Effects of Wind Erosion: The smallest and finest particles are carried by the wind and collected in various areas, creating a build up of loam. Sediment crust degrades and rocks are easily weathered. Sheets of sand traveling close to the ground can degrade crops. It reduces the capacity of the soil to store nutrients.