yfirborðslagi
Yfirborðslagi refers to the uppermost layer of the Earth's crust that is exposed to the atmosphere and subject to various natural processes. This layer is crucial for supporting life and plays a significant role in Earth's systems. It encompasses soil, weathered rock, and organic matter. The composition and characteristics of yfirborðslagi are influenced by factors such as climate, parent rock material, topography, biological activity, and the passage of time.
Soil, a primary component of yfirborðslagi, is a complex mixture of mineral particles, organic material, water,
The processes occurring within yfirborðslagi are dynamic. Weathering, both physical and chemical, breaks down rocks. Erosion,