Active layer thickness

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Term: Active layer thickness
Definition: The thickness of the layer of the ground that is subject to annual thawing and freeing in areas underlain by permafrost
GCW IPAPermafrost
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
Contributed by GCW Glossary
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