seasonally thawed ground
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Within: IPA Permafrost Glossary
Definition: Ground that thaws and refreezes annually (see Figures 2 and 4).
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seasonally thawed ground
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In areas with permafrost, seasonally thawed ground forms the active layer; it can include the uppermost portion of the permafrost in places where annual thawing takes place at temperatures slightly below 0°C, due to high salinity or a high clay content.
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https://doi.org/10.4224/20386561
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