Desert Rock Formations

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Desert Rock Formations
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Rock formation

• These formations are usually the result of
  weathering and erosion sculpting the existing
  rock.

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Erosion

• Erosion is the process of weathering and
  transport of solids in the natural environment or
  their source and deposits them elsewhere.

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Weathering

• Weathering is the breaking down of Earth's rocks,
  soils and minerals through direct contact with
  the planet's atmosphere.
• Two important classifications of weathering
  processes exist physical and chemical
  weathering.

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Rock formations

• Rock formations includes isolated, scenic, or
  spectacular surface rock outcrops.

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Rock formations

• The term 'rock formation' can also refer to
  specific sedimentary strata or other rock unit in
  stratigraphic and petrologic studies.
• A rock structure can be created in any rock type
  or combination

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