Frost-susceptible ground

Alternative definitions (2), class: vernacular (0)
Term: Frost-susceptible ground
Definition: Ground (soil or rock) in which segregated ice will form (causing frost heave) under the required conditions of moisture supply and temperature.  NSIDCCryosphere 

Ground (soil or rock) in which segregated ice will form (causing frost heave) under the required conditions of moisture supply and temperature  IPAPermafrost 

 GCW 
Created 2017.06.06
Last Modified 2022.03.08
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