Exposed sedimentary rocks, France (IMAGE)

University of Oxford

Exposed sedimentary rocks, France

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High erosion in southern France exposes these sedimentary rocks to weathering, releasing CO2 as the ancient organic carbon breaks down. Image credit: Robert Hilton

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Robert Hilton

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