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What is freeze-thaw weathering? :)

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There are two main types of physical weathering: Freeze-thaw occurs when water continually seeps into cracks, freezes and expands, eventually breaking the rock apart. Exfoliation occurs as cracks develop parallel to the land surface a consequence of the reduction in pressure during uplift and erosion.

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Freeze-thaw occurs when water continually seeps into cracks, freezes and expands, eventually breaking the rock apart.

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