| Term: | Freezing (of ground) |
| Definition: |
The changing of phase from water to ice in soil or rock. NSIDCCryosphere
The changing of phase from water to ice in soil or rock IPAPermafrost The changing of phase from water to Ice in soil or rock. The temperature at which ground freezing starts may be lower than 0C as a result of freezing-point depression through changes in the chemical composition of the water or soil (e.g. the presence of salt). TrombottoGeocryology GCW |