dilation crack ice
Link: http://w3id.org/permafrost/v/ipaglossary/t0084
Within: IPA Permafrost Glossary
Definition: Ice that forms in dilation cracks (see Figure 10b).
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Dilation crack ice may form a significant component of the total ice content of features such as pingos. The ice is vertically banded and may be discoloured by inclusions of mineral soil and organic matter. Individual bands may be up to 20 cm wide.
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https://doi.org/10.4224/20386561
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