Alternate Definitions for Segregated ice

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Term: Segregated ice
Definition: A form of periglacial ground ice that consists of almost pure ice that often exists as an extensive horizontal layer. The ice layer grows because of the active migration of water from around the feature. These features are found just below the active layer.
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Term: Segregated ice
Definition: Ice in discrete layers or ice lenses, formed by ice segregation.
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Term: Segregated ice
Definition: Ice in discrete layers or ice lenses, formed by ice segregation
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Term: Segregated ice
Definition: Ice in discrete layers or Ice lenses, formed by Ice Segregation. It can range in thickness from hairline to more than 10 m. It commonly occurs in alternating layers of Ice and soil.
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