We Love You Hikers ❤️ on Instagram: "🪨 Rockfalls: When Mountains Collapse Rockfalls are one of the most common and dangerous natural processes in steep mountain terrain. They occur when individual blocks or fragments of rock detach from a cliff face and fall freely, bounce, or roll downslope. 🔹 Why do rockfalls happen? • Mechanical weathering: Repeated heating and cooling causes rocks to expand and contract, creating micro-fractures that weaken the structure. • Water infiltration: Rainwater se