Weathering | Vibepedia

Weathering refers to the breakdown of rocks, soils, and minerals. This process involves the deterioration of materials through physical and chemical means. Physical weathering involves the mechanical breakdown of rocks and minerals through processes such as thermal expansion, freeze-thaw cycles, and abrasion. Chemical weathering involves the reaction of rocks and minerals with atmospheric gases and biologically produced chemicals. Biological weathering involves the breakdown of rocks and minerals through the actions of living organisms. Weathering occurs in a wide range of environments, from the freezing tundras of Antarctica to the scorching deserts of the Sahara.