The process of stripping away or the removal of soil, rock, or vegetation from the Earth's surface through erosion and weathering.
From Latin denudare (to make bare) + -tion (action or result). Standard geological term established in the 18th century.
Denudation is how mountains get smaller—every raindrop, glacier, and windstorm contributes to slowly wearing away Earth's landscapes, a process that can take millions of years but is still happening right now under your feet.
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