| Term: | Open talik |
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A body of unfrozen ground that penetrates the permafrost completely, connecting suprapermafrost and subpermafrost water. NSIDCCryosphere
A body of unfrozen ground that penetrates the permafrost completely, connecting suprapermafrost and subpermafrost water IPAPermafrost Is a form of localized unfrozen ground (talik) in an area of permafrost. It is open to the ground surface but enclosed to permafrost below and at its sides. PhysicalGeography GCW |