permafrost
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It also protected what's known as the periglacial environment, which includes things like permafrost - water trapped in frozen soil.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The findings, published in Astrobiology, suggest that missions searching for life on Mars should prioritize pure ice or ice rich permafrost instead of focusing mainly on rocks, clay, or soil.
From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026
Managing heat from a data center built on permafrost requires specialized engineering.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
Canada and Russia, where large amounts of ice and permafrost are melting, are losing the most fresh water.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025
Usually you needed a jackhammer to dig into permafrost, but this ground had disintegrated just from Owen walking on it.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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