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LIMITE PERGELISOL [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
DEF

The more or less irregular surface which marks the upper limit of permafrost and separates it from the overlying active layer in the soil. It is usually a rigid surface capable of bearing heavy loads without deforming.

OBS

The upper boundary of permafrost, usually coincident with the lower limit of seasonal thaw.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
DEF

Limite supérieure du pergélisol.

OBS

Limite supérieure du pergélisol, correspondant d'ordinaire à la limite du dégel saisonnier.

OBS

limite du pergélisol : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

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