Expert Film: This is Mike Linley. Mike is a keen amateur geologist. Mike takes a trip to his local graveyard to explore the different gravestones and how they have weathered over the years.

This engaging video explores how weathering and erosion impact different types of stones used in gravestones, highlighting physical, chemical, and biological processes. It demonstrates how elements like ice, acid rain, and plant roots gradually degrade stone structures over time, with a special focus on the role of lichens in biological weathering. Watching this will deepen your understanding of natural forces shaping our environment and historical monuments.