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permafrost

[pur-muh-frawst, -frost] / ˈpɜr məˌfrɔst, -ˌfrɒst /


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It also protected what's known as the periglacial environment, which includes things like permafrost - water trapped in frozen soil.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

One of the most notable findings is how much of the change is tied directly to permafrost thaw.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Managing heat from a data center built on permafrost requires specialized engineering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Canada and Russia, where large amounts of ice and permafrost are melting, are losing the most fresh water.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

It was as if the earth itself, the permafrost, were slowly awakening from a long dream of being frozen.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman




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