| Term: | Dry permafrost |
| Definition: |
Permafrost containing neither free water nor ice. NSIDCCryosphere
Permafrost containing neither free water nor ice IPAPermafrost Permafrost containing neither Free Water nor Ice. A negligible quantity of moisture in the form of interfacial water may be present. Dry Permafrost is thaw-stable (cf. Thaw Weakening). TrombottoGeocryology Permafrost that contains little or no ice; it is loose and crumbly. AMSglossary GCW |