ISSN:
1432-0495
Keywords:
Sandstone weathering
;
Salt weathering
;
Silica solution
;
Prehistoric rock paintings
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
Notes:
Abstract The rock paintings in cliff-foot caves of the Albarracin Cultural Park are known as some of the most important evidences of the Levantine prehistoric art of Spain (8000–3000 BP). The paintings are on sandstone (Buntsandstein facies) of Triasic age, which may develop intense weathering. The analysis of the variables controlling the weathering indicate that salt and wetting-drying weathering are responsible for granular disintegration and flaking, which lead to rock painting deterioration.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00775287
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