Weathering Processes and Mechanisms Caused by Capillary Waters and Pigeon Droppings on Porous Limestones

This investigation studies the physical and chemical effect of salt weathering on biocalcarenites and biocalcrudites in the Basilica of Our Lady of Succour (Aspe, Spain). Weathering patterns are the result of salty rising capillary water and water lixiviated from pigeon droppings. Surface modificati...

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Main Authors: David Benavente, Marli de Jongh, Juan Carlos Cañaveras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/1/18