When Permafrost isn’t Permanent – Building Infrastructure in

When Permafrost isn’t Permanent – Building Infrastructure in Cold Regions

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In very cold places, like Alaska, Northern parts of Canada and Europe, building infrastructure means building on permafrost, perennially frozen ground. Permafrost provides reliable foundations for buildings and highways as long as it remains frozen.

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