1. Weathering of granite and associated erosional features in Hong Kong.
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Migoń, Piotr
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GRANITE , *WEATHERING , *EROSION , *IGNEOUS rocks , *EXCAVATION - Abstract
The article discusses the paper, titled "Weathering of granite," by Bryan Ruxton and Leonard Berry, which emphasizes what they had seen in excavations across the territory of Hong Kong, China in 1957. The paper addresses various problems, the significance as well the relevance of which were augmented with time. The authors assert that this particular research offers a useful methodical approach to weathering mantles. They also observe that granite is altered to great depth. Moreover, they show that gully erosion, which is a threat in Hong Kong, developed in weathered in situ granite. The stability of the weathering mantle is likewise noted.
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- 2007
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