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Author : Harris, S.A.; French, H.M.; Heginbottom, J.A.; Johnston, G.H.; Ladanyi, B.; Sego, D.C.; and van Everdingen, R.O.
Date : 1988
Title : Glossary of permafrost and related ground-ice terms
Publication : Technical memorandum - Associate Committee on Geotechnical Research (Ottawa)
Issue : 142.
Page(s) : 156 p.
Abstract
This Glossary is not intended to be an encyclopaedia concerning the permafrost regions of Canada. Rather it is a list of definitions* related to permafrost science and permafrost engineering. The primary objective is to present terms that enjoy common usage in the current literature, with special reference to Canada and Canadian conditions. The Glossary is based upon Permafrost Terminology, a booklet published in December 1974 by the late R.J.E. Brown and W.O. Kupsch. There are, however, several important differences between the present volume and its predecessor. First, the scope of this volume is wider. Although most entries relate directly to the features and processes occurring in permafrost areas, including those related to ground ice, frost action, freezing, thawing and periglacial phenomena, other entries are included because of their importance in permafrost regions even though they are not unique to permafrost regions. This volume alsoincludes as many ground-ice and engineering terms relevant to frozen ground as possible
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