Frost jacking

Alternative definitions (2), class: vernacular (0)
Term: Frost jacking
Definition: Cumulative upward displacement of objects embedded in the ground, caused by frost action.  NSIDCCryosphere 

Cumulative upward displacement of objects embedded in the ground, caused by frost action  IPAPermafrost 

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Created 2017.06.06
Last Modified 2022.03.08
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