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Term: Active permafrost
Definition: Permanently frozen ground (permafrost) which, after thawing by artificial or unusual natural means, reverts to permafrost under normal climatic conditions; opposed to passive permafrost.  AMSglossary 

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Term: Active permafrost
Definition: Permanently frozen ground (permafrost) which, after thawing by artificial or unusual natural means, reverts to permafrost under normal climatic conditions; opposed to passive permafrost.
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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