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permafrost [Brit ˈpəːməfrɒst, Am ˈpərməˌfrɔst] N

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Permafrost and tundra cover most of the region. en.wikipedia.org

The number of bacteria in permafrost soil varies widely, typically from 1 to 1000 million per gram of soil. en.wikipedia.org

Not all scientists agree with this definition as many areas without permafrost show significant action of processes related to the freezing of water. en.wikipedia.org

Many concerns arise because of the large amount of carbon stored in permafrost soils. en.wikipedia.org

In other places, a lack of permafrost meant it could simply be placed underground without a special refrigeration plant. en.wikipedia.org

Permafrost affected soils cover nearly 9% of the earths land area, yet store between 25 and 50% of the soil organic carbon. en.wikipedia.org

Tilted trees colloquially called drunken trees are associated with thawing of permafrost. en.wikipedia.org

Permafrost underlays the area, more or less continuous in distribution. en.wikipedia.org

In mountain ranges, much of the structural stability can be attributed to glaciers and permafrost. en.wikipedia.org

Also, there is no permafrost because the mean annual temperature is. en.wikipedia.org

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