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WEATHERING PROFILE [1 record]

Record 1 2006-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemistry
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
DEF

Succession of layers in unconsolidated surface material produced by prolonged weathering.

CONT

Since manganese is more mobile than iron the problem arises as to why manganese is retained in the weathering profile.

OBS

Where well developed [this succession] consists of surface soil, chemically decomposed layer, oxidized but unleached layer, and unaltered material.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géochimie
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)

Spanish

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