This site from Alyeska Pipeline defines permafrost and explains the various types of permafrost that can be found. The effect of permafrost on the building of the Alaskan Pipeline is examined.

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permafrost

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cold permafrost, continuous permafrost, discontinious permafrost, sporatic zone permafrost, thaw-stable permafrost, thaw-unstable permafrost, warm permafrost, alyeska pipeline: pipeline facts

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