6. Stages of Weathering
Weathering occurs gradually and follows a geometric S-shaped curve.
There are different stages:
1. Initial Stage
At this stage, the rock is almost unweathered.
2. Juvenile Stage
Weathering just begins and small cracks start appearing.
3. Advanced Stage
Most minerals …
6. Stages of Weathering
Weathering occurs gradually and follows a geometric S-shaped curve.
There are different stages:
1. Initial Stage
At this stage, the rock is almost unweathered.
2. Juvenile Stage
Weathering just begins and small cracks start appearing.
3. Advanced Stage
Most minerals are weathered and secondary minerals form.
Eventually the rock becomes completely transformed into soil material.