It’s not actually a rock when being pushed uphill. It is vapor at that point. It only turns to rock when it accumulates as precipitated crystals and is subjected to the pressure of subsequent layers being laid down. While the wind borne vapor provides the steady push, the actual motive power comes from the Sun.
It’s not actually a rock when being pushed uphill. It is vapor at that point. It only turns to rock when it accumulates as precipitated crystals and is subjected to the pressure of subsequent layers being laid down. While the wind borne vapor provides the steady push, the actual motive power comes from the Sun.