Term: | Aggradational ice |
Definition: |
The additional ground ice formed as a direct result of permafrost aggradation. NSIDCCryosphere
The additional ground ice formed as a direct result of permafrost aggradation IPAPermafrost Ground Ice formed as a direct result of Permafrost Aggradation. Ice lenses form seasonally, especially in the lower part of the Active Layer, and can be incorporated into the Permafrost if they do not melt over a period of years. TrombottoGeocryology GCW |