Near-surface permafrost (Q830)
Subject, term, tag: Near-surface permafrost
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Near-surface permafrost |
Subject, term, tag: Near-surface permafrost |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
Permafrost within about 3–4 m of the ground surface. The depth is not precise, but describes what commonly is highly relevant for people and ecosystems. Deeper permafrost is often progressively less ice-rich and responds more slowly to warming than near-surface permafrost. The presence or absence of near-surface permafrost is not the only significant metric of permafrost change, and deeper permafrost may persist when near-surface permafrost is absent. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026