Enhanced Weathering
Enhanced weathering is an accelerated geological process. Mafic and ultra-mafic rocks react with CO2 dissolved in rainwater to form carbonates - permanently locking away the carbon.
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Basalt
Crushed basalt is sourced from existing stockpiles, often where it is currently being produced as a by-product in the production of other valuable commodities.
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Land
Spreading crushed basalt on agricultural land helps to improve the soil health, micronutrient development, water retention, and microbial activity.
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Rain
As rain falls it dissolves CO2 in the surrounding air. This forms a dilute carbonic acid. The weak carbonic acid is the reactant in the enhanced weathering process.
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Mineralisation
The reaction between the basalt and the rainwater permanently sequesters carbon by forming carbonates.
