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Predicting Bedrock Weathering Based On Topography – MIT News

Buried just beneath the Earth’s surface, beneath roots and soil, is the solid bedrock of Earth’s crust. Weathering of bedrock is essential to life on Earth. Now scientists have found a way to predict the depth and extent of bedrock weathering given a location’s topography. (Learn more:http://mitsha.re/U0OX2) 

Video produced and edited by Melanie Gonick/MIT
Additional imagery and videos: Stephen Martel, Seulgi Moon and Taylor Perron

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