What Is Unloading and How Does It Contribute to Weathering ...
Apr 25, 2017· What Is Unloading and How Does It Contribute to Weathering? ... Igneous rocks such as granite, basalt and marble (the product of molten limestone) contract as they cool. Internal stresses accumulate, creating lines of weakness that develop into cooling joints. These joints often develop perpendicular to the rock''s surface and are sometimes ...