Soils form at the convergence of the lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere, representing the result of interconnected and dynamic Earth system processes. Weathering processes and the rate of soil formation directly moderate landscape morphology and responses across temporal and spatial scales. The rates and timing of critical zone processes require further exploration to fully understand future landscape response. This session aims to be transdisciplinary facilitating a comprehensive approach to landscape analysis and evolution.

We welcome Earth Systems research including field, theoretical, or numerical approaches aimed at understanding the role of weathering processes in the critical zone. We solicit among others, early-career scientists and individuals from under-represented groups to submit their research as we discuss existing questions about all aspects of weathering, including but not limited to soil formation, terrestrial alteration of silicate rocks and minerals, biologically and abiotically mediated processes, CO2 capture, hydrological and geomorphic processes at Earth’s critical zone.

• GSA: Geological Society of America -
• SSSA: Soil Science Society of America -