| Term: | Macro-scale polygons |
| Definition: |
Closed, multi-sided, roughly equidimensional, patterned ground features, typically 15 to 30 meters (16 to 33 yards) across; commonly resulting from thermal contraction cracking of the ground. NSIDCCryosphere
Macro-scale polygons are closed, multi-sided, roughly equidimensional patterned-ground features, typically 15 to 30 m across, commonly resulting from thermal contraction cracking of the ground IPAPermafrost GCW |