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How can extreme weather break down rocks? Tornadoes and hurricanes produce strong winds to break down rocks. Volcanic eruptions can melt rocks. Earthquakes can cause rocks to split apart. Thunderstorms can break rocks apart. geomaster plz help

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Temperature changes can also contribute to mechanical weathering in a process called thermal stress. Changes in temperature cause rock to expand (with heat) and contract (with cold). As this happens over and over again, the structure of the rock weakens. Over time, it crumbles.