Earth's Changing Surface-Rocks and Weathering

Rocks, Weathering, and Soil Formation

Mechanical Weathering - Ice Wedging

Chemical Weathering by lichens and moss plants

Lichens weathering boulder, by Maddy R 2/26/20
Fractured rocks, by Maddy R 2/26/20
Fractured pavement, by Maddy R 2/26/20

Chemical Weathering by lichens

Photo of lichen chemically weathering rock by Simone T, 2/26/20
More chemical weathering of rock by lichens, Julian S, 2-27-20.
Fractured pavement, parking lot, by Simone T, 2-26-20
Kathryn D-fractured pavement 2-27-20
Lichens on a glacial erratic by Kathyrn D, 2-27-20

Chemical Weathering - Oxidation of Iron in the Rock means Rock is weakened by the rust in it:

Photo of Oxidized Rock by Sky W 1/9/17:

Photo of Rock Weathering by Ice Wedging by Matthew F
Mechanical Weathering of a road in Westwood, by Lizzie M. 2017
Sheehan Pavement Weathered, by Mark H.
Mechanical Weathering of another road in Westwood, By Emily L.
Mechanical Weathering of pavement in Westwood, By Damian D., Jan. 22, 2017:
Photo of Rocks being chemically weathered by lichens, by Lindsey D., 2017
Photo of Cracked Boulder being chemically weathered by lichens, by Eddie R., 2017
Rock Weathered by Ice Wedging and Chemical Weathering by Lichens, Harrison, ME, by Angela B.
Chemical Weathering of Rock by Moss by Julia R. 2017.
Weathered rock at Blue Hills, by Maggie D.
Ice Wedged Rock at Hale, Jan. 11, 2017 by Angelina D. and Hannah M.