Denudation

Denudation refers to the natural processes that gradually wear down and shape the Earth's surface. This includes weathering (breaking down rocks through factors like water, wind, and temperature changes), erosion (transporting these weathered materials away), and mass wasting (the movement of soil and rocks downslope). Over time, denudation can reduce land elevations, create new landscapes such as valleys and plains, and remove excess material. It plays a vital role in Earth's ongoing geological evolution, continually transforming the land's surface in a sustained, natural cycle.