Which outcome occurs when ice wedging reaches bedrock?

💡 Explanation

Rock fracturing increases because freeze-thaw cycles drive crack propagation within the bedrock via frost weathering; therefore, rockslides increase rather than stabilize because the fracturing creates larger debris, leading to reduced stability.

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