Thaw depth Thaw depth In soil science, the thaw depth or thaw line is the instantaneous level down to which the soil has warmed to zero degrees celcius. The active layer thickness is the maximum thaw depth over a period of two years. The layer of soil over the thaw depth is called the active layer, while the soil below is called permafrost. The term frost front refers to the varying position of the thaw line during the periods of freezing/thawing. The knowledge of the thaw depth is important for the two major reasons: its influence on the ecology and on construction
Less Than Zero (soundtrack) Less Than Zero (soundtrack) Less Than Zero is the soundtrack to the 1987 film "Less Than Zero". It was released on November 6, 1987, through Def Jam Recordings and consisted of a variety of music genres, including hard rock, pop rock, hip hop, heavy metal and contemporary R&B, with most of the album being produced by Rick Rubin. The soundtrack found success, peaking at 31 on the "Billboard" 200 and 22 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and was certified gold on February 8, 1988. Four singles made it to the Billboard charts. The Black Flames cover of "Are You My