how does the melting of snow on mountains lead to the weathering of rocks?
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Liquid water from rain or melted snow/ice runs into rock cracks. ... The resulting ice pressure cracks the rocks apart and the process can be repeated if the ice melts/thaws and re-freezes etc. So, many mountain sides have a very shattered appearance
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Liquid water from rain or melted snow/ice runs into rock cracks. ... The resulting ice pressure cracks the rocks apart and the process can be repeated if the ice melts/thaws and re-freezes etc. So, many mountain sides have a very shattered appearance!
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