| Term: | Transient layer |
| Definition: |
The Transient Layer is the near-surface Ice-Rich layer marking the long term position of the contact between the Active Layer and the upper part of the Permafrost. The Transient Layer is a typically part of the uppermost Permafrost but, under certain conditions, occasionally joins the Active Layer. TrombottoGeocryology
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| Term: | Transient layer |
| Definition: | The Transient Layer is the near-surface Ice-Rich layer marking the long term position of the contact between the Active Layer and the upper part of the Permafrost. The Transient Layer is a typically part of the uppermost Permafrost but, under certain conditions, occasionally joins the Active Layer. |