Understanding the Continuous Transformation of Rocks

🌋 The rock cycle is a process where rocks change from one type to another over time.

⏳ All rocks were initially igneous and formed from cooling magma, but weathering and erosion transform them into sedimentary rocks.

🔥 Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are subjected to heat and pressure.

🌍 The rock cycle is a continuous process that recycles geologic material on Earth.

🏔️ Mountains containing metamorphic rocks are formed when igneous rocks undergo metamorphosis due to heat and pressure.

🌋 Subduction can lead to the formation of new igneous rocks through mantle plumes and volcanic activity.

🌍 The rock cycle has been occurring for 4 billion years.

🌋 The rock cycle involves the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks through processes such as cooling, weathering, erosion, and melting.

🔁 The cycle includes the transformation of rocks from one type to another, with sedimentary and metamorphic rocks also being able to produce sediment and melt, respectively.

🌍 The rock cycle involves the transformation of rocks into sediment through weathering and erosion.

🌧️ Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through physical and chemical means.

💨 Erosion is the process of transporting and depositing sediment in new locations.