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Figure 6.1
Arid landscapes dominated by weathering can be attractive and are often heritage sites as shown by these sandstone
outcrops forming part of the World Heritage Site in the Acacus Massif, Libya.
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Figure 6.2
Examples of complex weathering features from arid environments: (a) alveoli covering a granitic rock face in the
Swakop Valley, Namibia; (b) tor-like sandstone outcrops near Keetmanshoop, Namibia.
