Lateriittien
Lateriitit are a type of soil and rock rich in iron and aluminum, formed by intense weathering of parent rock in tropical and subtropical climates. This process, known as laterization, involves the leaching of soluble bases and silica, leaving behind less soluble elements like iron and aluminum oxides and hydroxides. Lateriites are typically reddish-brown in color due to the presence of iron oxides, such as goethite and hematite.
The formation of laterites requires high temperatures and abundant rainfall over long periods, which accelerate the
Lateriittien have various economic and environmental implications. They are often associated with valuable mineral deposits, including