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In the chapter the denudation of metamorphic rocks with carbonate content is presented from the Kőszeg Mountains and its impact on geomorphic evolution is described. The calcareous phyllites and greenschists contain calcium carbonate in considerable amounts and have different dissolution properties. At the same time, dissolution is also influenced by other factors such as the degree of frost shattering. Their joint action creates solution notches, holes, hat shape forms and terraces. The most spectacular rock formation generated from greenschists in the Kőszeg Mountains is the Kalapos-kő (Hat Rock). The selective dissolution of the rock results in hat-shaped forms, which, on losing support, tend to collapse. Parallel slope retreat can be an enduring phenomenon, eventually generating terrace-like features which are characteristic morphological elements of valley slopes of calcareous phyllites and greenschists.
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Veress, M., Zentai, Z., Unger, Z. (2015). Hat Rock: Solution Features in Metamorphic Mountains. In: Lóczy, D. (eds) Landscapes and Landforms of Hungary. World Geomorphological Landscapes. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08997-3_6
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