air-cooled embankment
Link: http://w3id.org/permafrost/v/illustrateddictionary/aircooledembankment
Within: An Illustrated Permafrost Dictionary
Definition: A coarse rock or gravel pad that contains air voids or pipes that allow air to circulate in winter, with warm air rising and flowing out while cold air is pulled in.
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air-cooled embankment
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Did you know? The air movements cool the interior of the embankment and help preserve the permafrost beneath it.
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https://doi.org/10.52381/CPA.permafrostdictionary.1
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