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Process of Freeze thaw action Flashcards

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Intro

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◍Freeze-thaw action/frost shattering
◍physical weathering
◍Areas of fluctuating temperatures of exposed rock

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Stage 1

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◍Water fills cracks
◍Daytime-warmer

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Stage 2

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◍Water in cracks frezzes causing rock to expand
◍night time-temps below freezing point

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Stage 3

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◍ overtime rock+ scree fall off
◍process is repeated

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scree

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◍Accumulate at lower slopes w. influence of gravity
◍Ex. Great sugar loaf mountain ,co. Wicklow

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