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17 October 2014
Coastlines of the North East

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ยปWeathering

Freeze thaw action
Chemical weathering
Slumping

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Weathering

The cliffs, rockfaces and beaches along our coastlines are constantly exposed to destructive forces.

Weathering weakens the rock structure through repeated action on faults and cracks. The process of weathering can be physical, chemical or biological.



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