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).

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 ...

The peak’s sharp angles and triangular faces are the result of millions of years of erosion, specifically through a process known as freeze-thaw weathering. In Antarctica’s extreme conditions ...