These weathering occurred along the joints of granite gneiss rocks.
by
Dr. Nitish Priyadarshi.
geologist
nitish.priyadarshi@gmail.com
This site is located in Panchgagh falls some 35 kms from Ranchi. Geomorphology
of this area shows that its landscape is undulating; intersected with numerous
streams and river.
Weathering
causes the disintegration of rock near the surface of the earth. Plant and
animal life, atmosphere and water are the major causes of weathering.
Weathering breaks down and loosens the surface minerals of rock so they can be
transported away by agents of erosion such as water, wind and ice. Differential
weathering occurs when some parts of a rock weather at different rates than
others.
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