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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 on a frost heave on plant life.
This picture shows scientists using instruments to measure the affects on a frost heave on plant life.<br>
<br>Source: http://www.geobotany.uaf.edu/<br><br>
Source: http://www.geobotany.uaf.edu/<br><br>

Revision as of 14:24, 13 December 2005


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 on a frost heave on plant life.
Source: http://www.geobotany.uaf.edu/