Translation of "permafrost" into French

pergélisol, permafrost, permagel are the top translations of "permafrost" into French.

permafrost noun grammar

Permanently frozen ground, or a specific layer thereof. [..]

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  • pergélisol

    noun masculine

    permanently frozen ground [..]

    The thin layer of moss and lichens on the surface serves to insulate the permafrost.

    La mince couche de mousses et de lichens assure l’isolation thermique du pergélisol.

  • permafrost

    noun masculine

    permanently frozen ground [..]

    One fifth of the earth's surface is covered by permafrost.

    Un cinquième de la surface de la terre est couverte de permafrost.

  • permagel

    noun masculine

    Known as methanotrophs, these microbes may have influenced past climates by consuming methane from Arctic permafrost.

    Connus sous la dénomination de méthanotrophes, ces microbes peuvent avoir influé sur les climats du passé en consommant le méthane du permagel de l'Arctique.

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