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Weathering and erosion are processes that wear away land. Weathering is the breakdown of rocks in place through chemical, physical, or biological means, while erosion is the transport of weathered rock and soil by agents like wind, water, or ice. Several specific processes contribute to coastal erosion, including hydraulic action where air in cracks increases pressure and weakens rock, corrasion where waves hurl sand and rocks against cliffs, and freeze-thaw where water enters cracks and expands when freezi
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