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1. | 1. The partial lifting of a plant out of the soil as a result of alternating freezing and thawing of the soil.<br><br> | ||
http://www.geobotany.uaf.edu/cryoturbation/photos2/heaveometers/dh_heave3.jpeg<br><br> | http://www.geobotany.uaf.edu/cryoturbation/photos2/heaveometers/dh_heave3.jpeg<br><br> | ||
This picture shows scientists using instruments to measure the affects of a frost heave on plant life.<br> | This picture shows scientists using instruments to measure the affects of a frost heave on plant life.<br> | ||
Source: http://www.geobotany.uaf.edu/<br><br> | Source: http://www.geobotany.uaf.edu/cryoturbation/sitephoto_dh.html<br><br> |
Revision as of 14:16, 17 September 2007
1. The partial lifting of a plant out of the soil as a result of alternating freezing and thawing of the soil.
This picture shows scientists using instruments to measure the affects of a frost heave on plant life.
Source: http://www.geobotany.uaf.edu/cryoturbation/sitephoto_dh.html