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Suprapermafrost layer

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009424

The active layer of soil or sediment situated above permafrost that undergoes seasonal thawing and freezing. Its thickness varies depending on local climate, vegetation, and soil properties, ranging from a few centimeters to several meters. This layer is where most biological and hydrological processes occur in permafrost regions.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009424
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009424",
  "term": "Suprapermafrost layer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The active layer of soil or sediment situated above permafrost that undergoes seasonal thawing and freezing. Its thickness varies depending on local climate, vegetation, and soil properties, ranging from a few centimeters to several meters. This layer is where most biological and hydrological processes occur in permafrost regions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/suprapermafrost-layer/"
}

Record 9,389 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.