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Is weathering affecting the Statue of Liberty?

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Weather always affects an object when it is exposed to its conditions for a long period of time.

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How is weathering affecting the Statue of Liberty?

Weathering has affected the Statue of Liberty because the statue was once a coper color. Acid rain soon caused it to become a green color. Wind, water, snow, and the sun (forms of weathering) also caused the statue's natural color to wash away.


Did the statue of liberty turn green because of chemical weathering or mechanical?

The statue of liberty turned green because of chemical weathering.


What was the statue of liberty original color?

The original color of the Statue of Liberty was copper. The Statue of Liberty turned green because the weathering oxidized the statue.


How is the Statue of Liberty changing over the years?

It is changing by weathering because when it rains a lot and the Statue of Liberty is made from a little bit iron, the iron gets wet and rusts the Statue of Liberty.


Where is a famous landmark affected by weathering?

The Statue of Liberty is an example of a landmark that has been affected by weathering. Wind, rain, and snow have all affected the statue.


Is the statue of liberty changed from copper to green chemical weathering?

Yes.


Will the statue of liberty ever change by weathering and erosion?

yes, it will because one day they tatue of liberty will change into being smaller.


What is a big statue in New York?

WEll, there is the Empire State Building (but that's not really a STATUE) so a big statue in New York would definitely have to be the famous Statue Of Liberty!! lildancer99<33


Does mechanical weathering have a part in breaking down the statue of liberty?

No. Mechanical weathering takes place when rocks are broken down without any change in the chemical nature of the rocks.


Is the statue of liberty painted green now?

No, the Statue Of Liberty used to be copper. Due to weathering and nature, the Statue became the color it is now: Green. DN +++ IT still IS copper. The green is verdigris: a film of copper oxide on the surface.


What landmark stands on Liberty island?

Liberty island is home to the Statue Of Liberty.


What is the green stuff on the Statue of Liberty?

It's called verdigris. The greenish cast from weathering of meatal with copper in it. [ vur de gree ]