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... > Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > LAND SURFACE > GEOMORPHIC LANDFORMS/PROCESSES > KARST PROCESSES > WEATHERING

Preferred term

WEATHERING  

Definition

  • Breaking down of Earth's rocks, soils and minerals through direct contact with the planet's atmosphere. Weathering occurs in situ, or "with no movement", and thus should not be confused with erosion, which involves the movement of rocks and minerals by agents such as water, ice, wind, and gravity. (en)

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  • 2013-08-05 14:21:04.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (WEATHERING [d727d3c7-3a02-48c6-ab63-a4b3d3364783,105481] - KARST PROCESSES [9cd875b0-210b-458f-b208-1690f50820d0,86105]);
  • 2013-08-20 10:50:05.0 [tbs1979] insert Definition (id: null text: Breaking down of Earth's rocks, soils and minerals through direct contact with the planet's atmosphere. Weathering occurs in situ, or "with no movement", and thus should not be confused with erosion, which involves the movement of rocks and minerals by agents such as water, ice, wind, and gravity. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/d727d3c7-3a02-48c6-ab63-a4b3d3364783

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