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Weathering Processes and Forms

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Geomorphology of Desert Environments

Previous reviews of weathering in deserts (e.g. Cooke et al. 1993, Goudie 1997) have been excellent at identifying the mechanisms considered to operate and the landforms with which they are generally associated. Invariably, however, such reviews – especially if orientated towards students – deal primarily with perceived certainties. In reality, weathering studies continue to be characterized more by uncertainties and gaps in knowledge – especially in deserts. This chapter will therefore attempt to concentrate upon the ongoing development of ideas. The aim is not to be exhaustive or comprehensive, but by focusing on a limited number of underlying themes it hopefully questions some traditionally held views and could stimulate future research.

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    B.J. Smith

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Smith, B. (2009). Weathering Processes and Forms. In: Parsons, A.J., Abrahams, A.D. (eds) Geomorphology of Desert Environments. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5719-9_4

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