Term: | Active ice wedge |
Definition: | An ice wedge that is growing as a result of repeated (but not necessarily annual) winter cracking. |
Term: | Active ice wedge |
Definition: | An Ice Wedge is termed 'active' if it is growing as a result of repeated (but not necessarily annual) winter cracking in Ground Ice containing Permafrost. Active Ice Wedges developed in mineral soil occur primarily in areas of Continuous Permafrost. |
Term: | Active ice wedge |
Definition: | An ice wedge that is growing as a result of repeated (but not necessarily annual) winter cracking |