Answer: Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals on the surface of Earth. Weathering is divided into two types, mechanical and chemical.
Explanation: One of the causes for mechanical weathering is water, either liquid or solid. A cause for chemical weathering is rain water. Rain water reacts with mineral grains in rocks to form new minerals.
The Kilauea is an active shield volcano in the Hawaiian islands and is most active and fire volcanic and is about 280,000 years old. It is the product of the hotspots and is made by the emperor seamount chain and it historically coincides with the mount Mauna loa.
