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Desert Rock Formations. Rock formation These formations are usually the result of weathering and erosion sculpting the existing rock.

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1 Desert Rock Formations

2 Rock formation These formations are usually the result of weathering and erosion sculpting the existing rock.

3 Erosion Erosion is the process of weathering and transport of solids in the natural environment or their source and deposits them elsewhere.

4 Weathering Weathering is the breaking down of Earth's rocks, soils and minerals through direct contact with the planet's atmosphere. Two important classifications of weathering processes exist — physical and chemical weathering.

5 Rock formations Rock formations includes isolated, scenic, or spectacular surface rock outcrops.

6 Rock formations The term 'rock formation' can also refer to specific sedimentary strata or other rock unit in stratigraphic and petrologic studies. A rock structure can be created in any rock type or combination

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