| Term: | Discontinuous permafrost zone |
| Definition: |
The major subdivision of a permafrost region in which permafrost occurs in some areas beneath the exposed land surface, whereas other areas are free of permafrost. NSIDCCryosphere
The major subdivision of a permafrost region in which permafrost occurs in some areas beneath the exposed land surface, whereas other areas are free of permafrost IPAPermafrost GCW |