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Preferred term

PERIGLACIAL PROCESSES  

Definition

  • Describes a geomorphic process related to freezing of water occur. In its original meaning a periglacial area was at the time in question, the area was not buried by glacial ice but was subject to intense freezing cycles and exhibits permafrost weathering and erosion characteristics. (en)

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  • 2013-08-06 15:06:38.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (PERIGLACIAL PROCESSES [2f8b965f-0a0e-427f-a696-ac6b4323744e,105695] - GLACIAL PROCESSES [b409a30b-0e3f-4592-bec9-7d371797b4a9,85295]);
  • 2013-08-26 09:18:13.0 [tbs1979] insert Definition (id: null text: Describes a geomorphic process related to freezing of water occur. In its original meaning a periglacial area was at the time in question, the area was not buried by glacial ice but was subject to intense freezing cycles and exhibits permafrost weathering and erosion characteristics. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/2f8b965f-0a0e-427f-a696-ac6b4323744e

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