Thaw slumping

Alternative definitions (2), class: vernacular (0)
Term: Thaw slumping
Definition: A slope failure mechanism characterized by the melting of ground ice, and downslope sliding and flowing of the resulting debris.  NSIDCCryosphere 

A slope failure mechanism characterized by the melting of ground ice, and downslope sliding and flowing of the resulting debris  IPAPermafrost 

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Created 2017.06.06
Last Modified 2022.03.08
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