differential weathering

American  

noun

Geology.

1. the difference in degree of discoloration, disintegration, etc., of rocks of different kinds exposed to the same environment.

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Example Sentences

The sale listing states: "The valley was carved out during the last ice age and the differential weathering of the grit stone and shales has led to the creation of a number of waterfalls, the most impressive of which is Goit Stock waterfall which is approximately 20 ft high over which the water cascades."

From BBC

Everywhere are evidences of water and wind erosion, of desiccation and differential weathering.

From Project Gutenberg

The Colorado in its course below the junction has formed a region that is one of the most wonderful of the world, not only for its unique and magnificent scenery, but also because it affords the most remarkable example known of the work of differential weathering and erosion by wind and water and the exposure of geologic strata on an enormous scale.

From Project Gutenberg

Differential weathering plays a large part in the sculpture of the land.

From Project Gutenberg