Unique Characteristic- Permafrost - 35°21'48.52"N 138°43'47.59"E

Location: Mt. Fuji, Japan , Alpine Tundra

Permafrost

            Permafrost is classified as soil that remains below zero degress celsius for two consecutive years.
In summer, it traps a layer of water close to the surface, keeping many tundra soils soggy. It cools the soil and the roots of tundra plants, slowing decomposition and growth. Its presence influences freeze-thaw cycles, forming unique tundra landforms.