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Can Wind Cause Abrasion On Rocks?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Wind transports sand or small stones against surface rocks.
  • This abrasive action wears away rock surfaces over time.
  • It is one of four primary ways abrasion occurs in nature.
  • The intensity depends on particle hardness, velocity, and mass.

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