Glacial Strata.

At least one of our xenogeologists quit in a rage when research started on this region. Instead of having conventional polar ice caps, and in violation of all physical laws we know of, the continental plates of Hoxxes rest on top of a planetwide permafrost layer several miles deep. As always, DRG recommends a “don’t ask” approach when dealing with the peculiarities of Hoxxes’ makeup.