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Permafrost: Review

S. Sreeremya

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Permafrost is a term used to delineate permanently frozen ground. It represents a thermal condition where the temperature of the rock or soil remains below freezing throughout the year. Permafrost has unique characteristics. It cannot be delineated easily. This review paper garners the features of permafrost and the monitoring elements of permafrost.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/jepd.v2i2.217

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