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Frost heaves

Scope note

Upthrusts of ground caused by freezing of moist soil. WCOL9

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300065116

Broader Terms used

earth movements

Term used for

heaves, frost

Equivalent Terms used

frost heave

Created

13yrs ago

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