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Tropical weathering occurs under high temperature and rainfall throughout the year. The rate of weathering under tropical conditions for most rocks is higher than that found in other regions.

Some examples

Differential weathering of calcareous sediments in uppermost part of Machinchang Formation, Tanjung Sabang, Langkawi.

Geodes, which are mineral-lined concretions in sedimentary rocks.

Laterite under tropical conditions of weathering iron is largely insoluble and concentrates in a residual laterite

Mudstone with concentric weathering indicated by variously coloured layers due to different states of oxidation of iron.