Witterungseinwirkung
Witterungseinwirkung, often translated as weathering, refers to the physical and chemical disintegration of rocks and minerals at or near the Earth's surface. This process is driven by various atmospheric conditions, including temperature changes, precipitation, wind, and atmospheric gases. Unlike erosion, which involves the transport of weathered material, witterungseinwirkung is the breakdown itself.
There are two primary types: physical (or mechanical) weathering and chemical weathering. Physical weathering breaks rocks
The rate and type of witterungseinwirkung are influenced by factors such as climate, rock type, and the