Crime Index for in Buffalo, IA view crime statistics report for Buffalo view report *100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime. Total Crime Index
The term geological processes describes the natural forces that shape the physical makeup of a planet. Plate tectonics, erosion, chemical weathering and sedimentation are all examples of forces that significantly affect the Earthâs surface and account for its major features.hen rock is worn away by water, ice or even wind, this is known as erosion. It is one of the most important geological processes, and, over time, can transform landscapes. Particles of grit and sand carried by water or wind have an abrasive effect and can sculpt rock into new shapes on a large scale.
Chemical weathering (especially hydrolysis and oxidation) is the first stage in the production of soils. There are different types of chemical weathering, the most important are: Solution-removal of rock in solution by acidic rainwater. In particular, limestone is weathered by rainwater containing dissolved CO2, (this process is sometimes called carbonation).