Without the erosive forces of water, wind, and ice, rock debris would simply pile up where it forms and obscure from view nature's weathered sculptures. Although erosion is a natural process ...

Erosion is the process of moving the small pieces of rock formed by weathering. Erosion occurs from the action of water or wind. Rock particles can be transported by rivers and form sedimentary rocks.

Wind erosion and deposition are important factors in cold climates because of the open space and scarce vegetation. Aeolian processes connected with sand drift in polar environments are similar to ...