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Measuring rock hardness in the field (2014)
Book Chapter
Mol, L. (2014). Measuring rock hardness in the field. In J. Nield, & L. Clarke (Eds.), Geomorphological Techniques. British Society for Geomorphology

Rock surface hardness is often used as an indicator of the degree to which a rock surface has weathered. As the surface deteriorates the loss of cohesion results in crumbling of the surface, increased pore water circulation and dislodging of sections... Read More about Measuring rock hardness in the field.

Conserving history in changing arid environments: A geomorphological approach (2012)
Book Chapter
Mol, L., & Viles, H. (2012). Conserving history in changing arid environments: A geomorphological approach. In L. Mol, & T. Sternberg (Eds.), Changing Deserts. Cambridge: White Horse Press

One brief glance at the UNESCO World Heritage List (August 2010) shows that currently 18 cultural sites are ‘under severe threat’. Of these, 14 are situated in arid environments. The harsh nature of these climates in combination with the often inacce... Read More about Conserving history in changing arid environments: A geomorphological approach.

Measuring rock hardness in the field
Book Chapter
Mol, L. Measuring rock hardness in the field. In M. Carpenter (Ed.), The Geoscience Handbook (438-439). Alexandria, Virginia: American Geosciences Institute

A short field guide to rock surface hardness measurements