They will not retain moisture, which in northern climates can cause frost heaving.
In cold climates, freezing of the groundwater underneath can crack asphalt even in one winter (by frost heaving).
The overlying soil layer is gradually lifted up by frost heaving.
Differential frost heaving can crack pavements and damage building foundations.
The dominant cause of soil displacement in frost heaving is the development of ice lenses.
While frost heaving is considered a requirement, too much causes mortality.
A process called frost heaving is responsible for these features.
Building codes sometimes take frost depth into account because of frost heaving which can damage buildings by moving their foundations.
The substrate commonly undergoes frost heaving, which breaks it up.
Natural threats to the species include frost heaving.