Melting and freezing are the correct terms for this phase change.
ice wedges
ice wedging
the result of freezing and thawing and freezing is frost boil
Potholes and breaks in rocks from the freezing and thawing cycle are caused by water seeping into cracks in the rock, freezing and expanding, and then thawing and contracting. This repeated cycle weakens the rock and can eventually lead to the formation of potholes or breaks.
by the coldness of freezing and the warmness of thawing
frost action
frost action
The process of water freezing and thawing to break apart rock is called freeze-thaw weathering. This occurs when water seeps into cracks in the rock, freezes, expands, and then thaws, gradually breaking down the rock over time.
Alternate freezing and thawing often leads to creep.
The area of the Antarctic and Arctic fluctuates according to the freezing and thawing of the ice sheets that surround them.
ice wedging
Freezing and thawing are examples of phase changes that occur when a substance transitions between solid and liquid states due to changes in temperature. This process is known as freezing when a substance transitions from liquid to solid, and thawing when it transitions from solid to liquid.