What are the geological processes that formed Cape Town's Table Mountain?
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Following are the main processes that contributed to the formation of Table Mountain:

1. Tectonic uplift: Table Mountain was formed as a result of tectonic uplift, which is the process by which the Earth's crust rises due to geological forces. This uplift created the mountains that make up the Cape Fold Belt, which includes Table Mountain.
Weathering and erosion: Over time, the rocks that make up Table Mountain have been exposed to the elements, including wind, rain, and ice. This weathering and erosion have carved out the distinctive flat top of the mountain, as well as its steep cliffs.
2. Marine deposition: Table Mountain was once covered by the sea, and sediment was deposited on its surface. This sediment later turned into rock and is now part of the mountain.
3. Sandstone formation: The rocks that make up Table Mountain are primarily sandstone, which was formed from the compression of sand and other sediments. This process took place over millions of years, as the sediment was buried and subjected to heat and pressure.
4. Magmatic activity: The Cape Peninsula peninsula was also subjected to magmatic activity, which contributed to the formation of the mountain by adding additional rock layers to the area.
assistant
Can you expand on point 4?
user
what is the weight of the earth?
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