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How marble of Taj Mahal is undergoing corrosion?
The major threat to the beauty of the Taj Mahal is Acid rain. When acid rains fall on the monument (that is completely made of marble), they react with marble to form a powder-like substance that is then washed away by the rain. This phenomenon is known as marble cancer. Suspended particulate matter, such as the soot particles emitted by the Mathura Oil Refinery located near Agra, have also contributed to the yellowing of the marble.
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