Introduction:  Welcome to the Colorado Plateau

Delicate Arch, Arches National Park, SE Utah... This module explores weathering forms, such as sandstone arches and bridges. Natural arches and bridges "look" similar... do you know why they are different?  John asks, "are you having fun yet"?

Introduction

 Part 1 - What is our itinerary for the Weathering Module?

 Part 2 - Module "themes"

 Part 3 - Weathering vs. erosion; and weathering pits

 Part 4 - Basics - rock types and the rock cycle

 Part 5 - Vegetation and erosion and weathering

 Part 6 - Physical weathering 

 Part 7 - Chemical weathering

 Part 8 - Differential weathering and scarp retreat 

 Part 9 - Sandstone weathering forms

 Part 10 - Groundwater sapping features

 Part 11 - What is a "salt anticline"?

 Part 12 - Where's the soil - weathering-limited vs. transport-limited

Weathering Virtual Field Trip - Module Two:

• Stop One

Just-for-Fun

 Part 1 - How to avoid cutting your own arm off with a Leatherman

 Part 2 - Mountain biking hot spots

 Part 3 - A great Colorado Plateau website