Permafrost boundary

Alternative definitions (3), class: vernacular (0)
Term: Permafrost boundary
Definition: (1) the geographical boundary between the continuous anddiscontinuous permafrost zones(2) the margin of a discrete body of permafrost.  NSIDCCryosphere 

1. The geographical boundary between the continuous and discontinuous permafrost zones; 2. The margin of a discrete body of permafrost.  IPAPermafrost 

1. The geographical boundary between the Continuous and Discontinuous Permafrost zones in Arctic and Antarctic environments; 2. the boundary between the existence of mountain permafrost and no permafost in mountainous environments; or 3. the margin of a discrete body of Permafrost.  TrombottoGeocryology 

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Created 2017.06.06
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