Frost wedging is the most common type of mechanical weathering in mountain regions in middle latitudes. This process occurs when water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, expands, and causes the rocks to break apart due to the pressure. The repeated freezing and thawing of water in cracks can lead to the disintegration of rocks over time in mountainous areas.
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