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Abrasion
A physical erosion process, the wearing down of rock particles by
friction due to constant scratching. Where solid particles are moved across
a solid surface with the help of wind or water.
The beehives
in the
Valley of Fire
were formed by abrasion.
Also see: EROSION
CORRASION
An Abrasive Situation
Abrasion and flash floods, Death Valley National Park - Golden Canyon geology tour. ... GLOSSARY, > abrasion, alluvial fan, canyon, flash flood, sediments, , ...
Former Fans
GLOSSARY, > abrasion, alluvial fan, canyon, conglomerate, erosion, flash flood, landscape, rock, sand, sediments, silt,
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