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Frost Weathering Rock Formation

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Frost Weathering Rock Formation

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  • Location: Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Iceland

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    July 14, 2019

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    Water penetrates into the tiny clefts of the rock and freezes. Ice expands and thus blows up the rock. This happens over a long time, which causes the rock to break up.
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