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least two consecutive years and we Define near surface permafrost if the top of that permafrost
USGS
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Permafrost is basically, picture in your mind, frozen dirt Now if you thaw the permafrost out,
NASA
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Thawing permafrost that threatens homes and infrastructure.
The Obama White House
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