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  1. Abrasion (geology) (Glaciology 🗻)

    Abrasion is a process of weathering that occurs when material being transported wears away at a surface over time, commonly occurring with ice and glaciers. The primary process of abrasion is physical weathering. Its the process of friction caused by scuffing, scratching, wearing down, marring, and rubbing away of materials. The intensity of abras...

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrasion

    #Abrasion #Erosion #Glaciology #Geomorphology #Sedimentology

  2. Perseverance rover's drill attempting to create an abrasion patch during June 27, 2025 (Sol 1547). This animation is assembled from 15 raw images, captured by one of its front hazard avoidance cameras, over a period of about 10 minutes. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech.