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Letter RGeology glossary

Rock Cycle

The rock cycle is a conceptual model describing the transformation of rocks through various geological processes, including the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. This cycle is crucial for understanding the dynamic nature of Earth’s crust and the processes that recycle materials over geological time scales.

Diagram showing processes of the rock cycle
Fig. 1 Diagram showing processes of the rock cycle

Source Skinner, B. J., & Porter, S. C. (2004). “The Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology.” Wiley.

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