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Well it truly depends on the type of rock but in intermediate school our teacher said it took about 1 million years

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Depending on what rocks/minerals are involved, erosion of any surface can take anywhere from 5 minutes to millions of millions of years. Think of an ocean cliff. The ocean waves pound and pound at the cliff nonstop, but the cliff stays there. Over time, however, that cliff will break off, much like ice does in the arctic. On the other hand, a giant tsunami could crash into the side of the cliff and within seconds change the entire physical appearance.

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That would depend on the size of the rock and its type. Some rock is more vulnerable to weathering and erosion than other types.

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100,000 years or more depending on the size

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It would depend on the amount of water, how fast the water is going, and the size and hardness of the rock.

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It really depends on the environment and the conditions the stone is faced with.

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Anywhere from a few minutes (soft sandstone) to billions of years (some granite).

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It takes exactly one year.

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How does a wave erode a sea cliff?

A wave erodes a sea cliff through a process called hydraulic action. When a wave crashes against the base of a cliff, it creates immense pressure that forces air into cracks and joints in the rock. This repeated pressure and release weakens the rock, causing pieces to break off and cliff to gradually erode over time.


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