Footage from the recent bushfires that tore across the eastern seaboard may be horrifying to watch, but witnessing the scorched landscapes left behind by even small bushfires can be even more devastating. But land that has recently been scoured by bushfires isn't just unsightly to look at; with no living plants, tree roots or vegetation left behind to bind the burned soil together, areas of scorched earth can quickly fall victim to soil erosion, especially during wet weather.