Which mass wasting outcome accelerates from freeze-thaw weathering?

💡 Explanation

An increase in rockfalls occurs when freeze-thaw weathering expands cracks in rocks via ice wedging, weakening them. Therefore, rockfalls increase because the mechanical stress exceeds rock strength, rather than slope stabilizing or sediment load decreasing.

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