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PRIMARY CAPILLARY HEAVE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
CONT

Primary heave is due to capillary action and occurs as the ground begins to freeze. Secondary heave occurs as the ground begins to freeze.

OBS

Whereas primary heave occurs in both temperate and permafrost regions, secondary heave occurs exclusively in permafrost regions.

OBS

primary capillary heave; primary heave: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
  • Mécanique des sols
OBS

soulèvement primaire capillaire; soulèvement primaire : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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