Lithalsa
Frost-induced raised land form in permafrost areas
Lithalsa is a frost-induced raised land form in permafrost areas with mineral-rich soils, where a perennial ice lens has developed within the soil. The term sometimes also refers to palsas and pingos.[1]
References
- ^ Ballantyne, Colin K. (2018-01-16). Periglacial Geomorphology. John Wiley & Sons. p. 110. ISBN 978-1-4051-0006-9.
External links
- Stone Circles Explained, about stone structures created by frost heaving
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Periglacial environment
- Blockfield
- Bratschen
- Cryoplanation terrace
- Glacial erratic
- Kurum
- Lithalsa
- Paha
- Palsa
- Periglacial lake
- Pingo
- Protalus rampart
- Rock glacier
- Strandflat
- Glaciokarst
- Thermokarst
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