Mechanical weathering is the set of weathering processes that break apart rocks into particles (sediment). These in turn are attacked by chemical weathering or organic weathering.
Abrasion | Alluvium | Block Weathering | Cavernous Weathering |
Colluvium | Exfoliation | Frost Heave | Grus |
Honeycomb Weathering | Rock Flour | Salt Spray | Talus or Scree |
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