how does snow cause potholes on the road?

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I’ve always been pretty confused how there’s always massive pot holes in the road once a massive snowstorm rolls through our valley.

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Snow melts into water, then freezes causing pressure on the surrounding material that loosens it. Then next time there’s more space for more liquid to get in, and when it freezes again it expands and thus expands the crack/hole more.

It’s the cycle repeated over time that breaks shit up.

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