katamorphism
/ˌkætəˈmɔrfɪzəm/
noun
- The process of rocks breaking down or changing into simpler forms near the Earth's surface, usually due to weathering, pressure, or chemical reactions.
- Katamorphism often occurs in desert regions where rocks are exposed to extreme heat and cold.
- The soft clay in the riverbed is a result of katamorphism of harder rocks upstream.
- Geologists study katamorphism to understand how mountains erode over millions of years.
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