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thermokarst
thermokarst A periglacial landscape that is characterized by enclosed depressions (some with standing water) and so resembles a karst landscape. It is caused by the selective thaw of ground ice associated with thermal erosion by stream and lake water and may reflect the influences of climatic changes or human activity upon permafrost.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "thermokarst." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "thermokarst." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-thermokarst.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "thermokarst." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-thermokarst.html |
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thermokarst
thermokarst Periglacial land-form assemblage characterized by enclosed depressions (some with standing water) and so presenting a karst appearance. It is caused by the selective thaw of ground ice associated with thermal erosion by stream and lake water and may reflect climatic changes or human activity.
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AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "thermokarst." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "thermokarst." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-thermokarst.html AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "thermokarst." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-thermokarst.html |
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