High-center polygon

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Term: High-center polygon
Definition: An ice-wedge polygon in which melting of the surrounding ice wedges has left the central area in a relatively elevated position.  NSIDCCryosphere 

An ice-wedge polygon in which melting of the surrounding ice wedges has left the central area in a relatively elevated position  IPAPermafrost 

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Created 2017.06.06
Last Modified 2022.03.08
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