Which process accelerates talus slope formation where freeze-thaw cycles dominate?

💡 Explanation

Frost wedging causes talus slope formation via repeated expansion of ice in rock fissures, mechanically breaking rocks apart because water expands when freezing, therefore the rocks shatter, rather than experiencing chemical weathering or wind action which acts slower.

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