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HONEYCOMB WEATHERING [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
DEF

The weathering within jointed rocks in which joint infillings are more resistant to weathering than the main mass of the rock, so that after erosion they project and surround recesses in the rock.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
DEF

Altération de la surface des roches sous forme de cupules et de cavités de dimensions et de dessins très variables, donnant à la paroi un aspect de dentelle ou de rayons de cire, fréquente dans les calcaires, mais aussi [dans] les grès, granites, etc.

Spanish

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