Weathering profiles in granitoid rocks in southern Italy were studied to understand how they form and change over time. The researchers looked at different processes that affect the rocks, like chemical changes and physical weathering. They found that some features from the rocks' past can make it seem like they are more weathered than they actually are. By studying soil formation rates, they estimated how quickly the rocks are breaking down. The landscape in the study area seems to be in a balance between weathering and erosion.