👉 The term "roughening" is a geological concept that refers to the process by which sedimentary rock, such as sandstone or limestone, becomes more smooth and uniform over time. Roughness can be caused by various factors, including weathering processes, chemical reactions, and mechanical wear and tear. In nature, roughening typically occurs in areas where there are high pressure gradients due to plate tectonics, such as in the continental crust of a continent or on the surface of a volcano.
