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How rain slowly destroys mountains

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Every single time it rains, majestic rocky peaks are being violently pulverized into pathetic little sand grains. This agonizingly slow process of erosion means the most intimidating natural structures on Earth are constantly shrinking just because water falls on them. Over millions of years, towering mountains are absolutely annihilated by gentle drizzle.

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