Which weathering outcome accelerated by iron sulfide oxidation?

💡 Explanation

When iron sulfides oxidize during mining they yield sulfuric acid; acid mine drainage occurs because this accelerates chemical weathering. Therefore, acid mine drainage is the outcome, rather than creating more stable calcareous or aeolian mineral structures.

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