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THERMAL WEATHERING [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
  • Effects of Heat (Energy Transfer)
CONT

The differences of temperatures in deserts can be considerable between day and night and between the exposure to the sun and rainfall. The weak thermal conductivity can give rise to stresses between the core and the exterior of boulders, or between sheltered and exposed parts ... It is sometimes spoken of "thermoclasticism."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
  • Effets de la chaleur (Transfert de l'énergie)
DEF

Fragmentation provoquée par les seuls changements de température qui entraînent des contractions et des dilatations de la matière.

CONT

L'ensemble des processus de désagrégation provoqués par la température constitue la «thermoclastie».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
  • Efectos del calor (Traspaso de energía)
DEF

Fragmentación mecánica de las rocas por acción de variaciones de temperatura sin intervención del agua.

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