Weathering and Erosion: Introduction

The video explores the geological processes responsible for shaping unusual formations in southern Utah, the forces causing rock falls, the effects of weathering on tombstones, and the transport of sand in dunes. It aims to answer these questions by investigating the powerful forces of weathering and erosion.

What caused the unusual rock formations in southern Utah?

What force led to the tombstone in the graveyard becoming nearly illegible?

How was the sand in the dunes transported?

What questions are we trying to answer regarding weathering and erosion?

What are the important forces of weathering and erosion?