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  • Geology,
  • Geology

Ferralisation

Ferralisation, or laterisation, is a pedogenetic process in which there is a very high deterioration of minerals and a high concentration of iron and aluminium.

Eventually, this process forms a red iron-rich rock: laterite.

Block of laterite formed by ferralisation. © Paul J. Morris CC by-sa 2.0 Block of laterite formed by ferralisation. © Paul J. Morris CC by-sa 2.0


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