ИСТИНА

Ice Complex (IC) is the geological formation of very ice-rich syncryogenic frozen deposits containing syngenetic ice wedges. This interpretation of IC was included in almost all textbooks published over the past 30 years. But, this definition is very general and currently does not correspond to our level of knowledge about IC. This causes serious communication problems among specialists and difficulties in Quaternary deposits mapping in the permafrost area. It is necessary to bring the understanding of this important cryolitological term to the available data on IC. This path is quite acceptable in the framework of terminology as an alternative to the introduction of new terms.