Freeze-thaw weathering occurs when rocks are porous (contain holes) or permeable (allow water to pass through). Water enters cracks in the rock. When temperatures drop, the water freezes and ...

Exposed rocks along the coastline can be broken down by the processes of weathering. Freeze-thaw weathering occurs when rocks are porous (contain holes) or permeable (allow water to pass through).

many areas have had to navigate an unending freeze-thaw cycle that’s proven especiallydangerous for pedestrians slipping and sliding on icy sidewalks and for drivers who recently had to dodge a ...

Officials attributed the collapse of the concrete to the freeze-thaw cycle, a common occurrence during the winter months when cold temperatures are followed by warmer weather. "We’ve obviously ...