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1. the partial lifting of a plant out of the soil as a result of alternating freezing and thawing of the soil.<br><br>
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.

dh_heave3.jpeg

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