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5.3. Exogenic Processes

The exogenic processes derive their energy from atmosphere determined by the ultimate energy from the sun and also the gradients created by tectonic factors. They are essentially processes of land destruction.



1 earthquakes involving local relatively minor movements.


 

Figure 8 – Denudational process and their driving forcesI. Chemical Weathering ProcessII. Physical Weathering ProcessIII. Biological Activity5.3.2. Mass MovementFigure 9 - Relationships among different types of mass movements5.3.3. Erosion and Deposition