No. Frost wedging is a type of weathering.
frost wedging
In temperate climates
This process could either be called Freezing/Thawing or Ice Wedging. Ice Wedging splits the rock when water seeps into cracks then freezes and expands.
Frost Wedging.
No. Frost wedging is a type of weathering.
No, frost wedging is caused by water expanding, not contracting.
Yes it is the same thing
Weathering.
erosion
Water expands as it freezes is the property of water that makes frost wedging possible. Frost wedging is sharp cornered boulders on bare mountain tops.
Ice Wedging Or Frost Wedging
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Frost wedging
frost wedging
physical
Frost wedging is classified as mechanical weathering, but does open up rock to further surface attack by chemical weathering.