WEATHERING AND

EROSION
 The Kapurpurawan rock formation is located on the rocky coast of
Burgos, Ilocos Norte. It is known for its creamy white and streamlined
limestone formations, which have been sculpted by different oceanic and
weather forces. Burgos is located on the northwestern tip of Ilocos Norte.
 Siki it Elepante (Photo 1) is composed of columns of light gray to whitish volcanic rocks
(porphyritic andesite) probably belonging to the Middle Pliocene Banton Volcanics
(approximately 3.5 million years old) which apparently resemble large elephant feet. This
remarkable landscape, which is the most photographed beach in the island, was subjected to
columnar jointing in the past which was later molded by crashing waves and agents of
weathering to what it is now.
Outcropping in the northern side of the Island of Corcuera is a
natural archway with hanging cliffs formed thru the process of
uplift and erosion (Photo 4). Low tide is an interesting time to
visit the place where you can see prominent notches of the
cliff, appreciate picturesque caves and wander over the top of
the cliff. At low tide, notches of the limestone are more
prominent.
 Rising above the calm turquoise waters of Barangay Alegria, Corcuera is this sun-dappled
limestone formation with the notched base forming hanging cliffs (Photo 2). Other levels of
notches in the upper portion of the limestone are wave cuts probably indicating ancient
shorelines of the island (indicated by arrow). This means that this rock formation has been
lifted up from the sea through a series of tectonic uplifts and probably fall of sea level.
 Strong waves surrounding the coasts also resulted in the formation of a rocky to
gravelly beach in Barangay Tumalum in Banton. This picture perfect landscape is
dominated by rounded and moderately sorted boulders and gravels transported and
deposited by strong waves (Photo 3).
Rocky promontory crops out at Barangay Banice, southern portion of Banton (Photo 6), and it
is apparently composed of crumpled brecciated volcanic rocks. This landscape represents
resistant headlands able to withstand weathering and erosion despite long years of exposure to
strong wind and waves.
While these coastal features are looked-up for their beauty and splendor, they also serve as an
important shield in protecting the coastal communities of Romblon. Results of MGB’s
assessment of these islands showed that these features can protect the people of the islands
against the harmful impacts of climate change and typhoons.