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Salt Weathering

Salt Weathering

FromGEO Podcast


Salt Weathering

FromGEO Podcast

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Length:
6 minutes
Released:
Mar 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, I talk about how salt acts as a physical weathering agent to break down rocks.  Physical weathering is the breaking down of rocks without a chemical change, and salt can act as the agent that breaks down rocks especially close to the ocean, but also in salt-rich soils, etc.Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth science. Check them out!Support the show
Released:
Mar 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (71)

A place to learn about geology for teachers, students, rock hounds, and geology enthusiasts. Gary Lewis is an Australian-born geologist who loves to share his passion for all things 'geology'. In the GEO podcast, Gary takes you on a journey to learn about rocks, minerals, earthquakes, volcanoes, glaciers and so much more. It does not matter if you have no experience in geology, Gary will help you to understand the fundamentals of our planet so you can have a greater understanding about when you see when visiting your backyard, your local creek, cliff or beyond.