periglaciation

English

Etymology

From peri- +‎ glaciation.

Noun

periglaciation (usually uncountable, plural periglaciations)

  1. Geomorphic processes resulting from seasonal thawing of snow in areas of permafrost, the runoff from which refreezes in ice wedges and other structures.
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