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What is the difference between exfoliation domes and exfoliated tors?


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The main two differences between exfoliated domes and exfoliated tors are given in the below table:

Exfoliated Tors Exfoliation Domes
Exfoliated tors are formed due to expansion and unloading of rocks. Exfoliation domes are formed due to the expansion of rocks caused by change in temperature.
Exfoliated tors are big to small size boulders. Large smooth rounded domes are known as exfoliation domes.

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