permafrost

• Nom désignant un sol, généralement dans les régions polaires ou de haute montagne, qui reste à une température égale ou inférieure au point de congélation pendant au moins deux années consécutives.

A noun referring to ground, typically in polar or high-altitude regions, that remains at or below freezing point for at least two consecutive years.

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1. Permanently frozen groundB2formalscientific

   A layer of soil or rock that remains at or below freezing point for at least two consecutive years, typically found in polar regions.

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   • Climate change is causing permafrost to thaw at an alarming rate.
   • Buildings in Siberia are specially designed to withstand the shifting permafrost.
   • Scientists study permafrost to understand ancient climate conditions.