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).

But the 30s and 40s we witnessed over the weekend created some ice decay, and that can create hazards on the ice even after ...

They typically show signs of cracking, positive or negative side leaks, spalling, reinforcement deterioration, freeze-thaw cycling, and all other manifestations of weathering and aging.