material formed in surficial environment (Q161317)
From geokb
Material that is the product of weathering processes operating on pre-existing rocks or deposits, analogous to hydrothermal or metasomatic rocks, but formed at ambient Earth surface temperature and pressure.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | material formed in surficial environment |
Material that is the product of weathering processes operating on pre-existing rocks or deposits, analogous to hydrothermal or metasomatic rocks, but formed at ambient Earth surface temperature and pressure. |
