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Weathering Processes in Britain

Freeze-thaw action forming scree, Lake District Freeze-thaw action forming scree, Lake District.
 
Chemical solution of limestone, Cheddar Caves, Somerset. Chemical solution of limestone, Cheddar Caves, Somerset.
 
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A Parkinson, FRGS, www.geographypages.co.uk

A Parkinson, FRGS, www.geographypages.co.uk

 Chemical weathering of sandstone, Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland – typical of many old buildings in the UK.
 
Tor formation in granite, Dartmoor. Tor formation in granite, Dartmoor – result of physical & chemical processes.
 
Ian West: Geology of the Wessex coast, www.soton.ac.uk

Ian West: Geology of the Wessex coast, www.soton.ac.uk

 Chemical solution of calcite cement in sandstone leaving resistant ledges, Bridport, Dorset.
 
Gravestone A London gravestone showing effects of weathering – Can you read who was buried here in 1796?
 
 
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