seasonally-active permafrost
Link: http://w3id.org/permafrost/v/ipaglossary/t0288
Within: IPA Permafrost Glossary
Definition: The uppermost layer of the permafrost which undergoes seasonal phase changes due to a lowered thawing temperature (see Figures 2 and 4).
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seasonally-active permafrost
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Seasonally-active permafrost can occur wherever its salinity or clay content allows it to thaw and refreeze annually, even though the materials remains cryotic (T < 0°C). It forms part of the active layer.
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https://doi.org/10.4224/20386561
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