Retrogressive thaw slump

Alternative definitions (2), class: vernacular (0)
Term: Retrogressive thaw slump
Definition: A slope failure resulting from thawing of ice-rich permafrost.  NSIDCCryosphere 

A slope failure resulting from thawing of ice-rich permafrost  IPAPermafrost 

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Created 2017.06.06
Last Modified 2022.03.08
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