Thermokarst terrain

Alternative definitions (2), class: vernacular (0)
Term: Thermokarst terrain
Definition: The often irregular topography resulting from the melting of excess ground ice and subsequent thaw settlement.  NSIDCCryosphere 

The often irregular topography resulting from the melting of excess ground ice and subsequent thaw settlement  IPAPermafrost 

 GCW 
Created 2017.06.06
Last Modified 2022.03.08
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