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ice formation

Also known as: Taber ice, ice segregation, segregated ice

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occurrence in permafrost

In permafrost: Types of ground ice
Segregated, or Taber, ice includes ice films, seams, lenses, pods, or layers generally 0.15 to 13 cm (0.06 to 5 inches) thick that grow in the ground by drawing in water as the ground freezes. Small ice segregations are the least spectacular but one of the most extensive…
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