Term

permafrost

Term

Soil, silt and rock located in perpetually cold areas which remains frozen year-round. Though a thin layer may thaw during summer months, the majority of the permafrost in a given location will remain frozen until the local climate dramatically changes, as from continental drift toward the equator or global warming.

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EEA Glossary

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Comment

Definition source publication

Geological Society of America Bulletin; v.100; p.948; 1988. Science; v.234; p.689; 1986. Quoted by: Sam Houston State University. United States. Atmospheric Chemistry Glossary

Publication year

1988

Definition source URL

http://www.shsu.edu/~chemistry/Glossary/

Organisation

Organisation full name

Geological Society of America Bulletin; v

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