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  1. Mechanical Weathering: Definition, Process, Types, a…

    The main process in mechanical weathering is abrasion, a physical process by which rocks and clasts are reduced in size. Abrasion by ice, water, and wind processes loaded with sediments can have immense cutting power. The world’s greatest gorges, valleys, and ravines are largely a result of abrasion. In glacial regions, massive masses of moving ice...

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    There are five major types of mechanical weathering: thermal expansion, frost weathering, exfoliation, abrasion, and salt crystal growth. Shall we have a detailed look at them?

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    Real world examples of mechanical weathering are easy to spot. They include the following: 1. The inclined Talus slope near Lost river in Virginia is a great example of Frost Weathering 2. Bornhardts are products of exfoliation. They are tall, domed, isolated rocks normally found in tropic areas. Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is per...

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