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  • Understanding Soil and Rock Particle Movement: Gravity, Erosion & Geology
    Soil and rock particles don't typically "rise" on their own. They are generally affected by:

    * Gravity: This force pulls everything towards the center of the Earth, meaning particles tend to fall downwards.

    * Erosion: Wind, water, and ice can erode soil and rock, transporting particles to different locations. This movement can be upwards, downwards, or sideways depending on the erosive force.

    * Geological Processes: Tectonic plate movement can uplift landmasses, effectively raising soil and rock particles. This is a slow process happening over millions of years.

    So, while soil and rock particles can be transported upwards in some cases, they don't actively rise on their own.

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