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Dampness may seep into pores and cracks in rock; when its temperature reaches below freezing daily the frost swells, embrittles, and splits the rock that may cleave off.

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Q: Why would a mountainous area with abundant rainfall tend to have more rock falls than a mountain area in a dry climate?
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