River erosion increased rapidly following rock uplift events in the plateau approximately 11 million years ago.
erosion & weathering
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How a River Gets Its Width
A new model of deposition and erosion on river banks allows scientists to study how the banks control their stream’s width.
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Hillslopes Regulate Sediment Supply to River Channels
New study rethinks dynamics of runoff-driven erosion in response to rainstorms.
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Comparing Models for Soil Erosion Due to Wind
Researchers investigate the impact of vegetation on erosion.
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Manganese Deposits on Mars Suggest a Highly Oxidized Past
Data from the Curiosity rover suggest that the surface of Mars has experienced more strongly oxidizing conditions than previously thought.