Thermokarst

Translation of "thermokarst" into Russian

Noun

/ˌθɜːməʊˈkɑːst/

/ˌθɜrmoʊˈkɑrst/

thermokarst

thermokarsts pl

The thermokarst landscape is characterized by irregular surfaces.

Термокарстовый ландшафт характеризуется неровными поверхностями.

Noun

/ˌθɜːməʊˈkɑːst/

/ˌθɜrmoʊˈkɑrst/

A type of land surface characterized by irregular topography resulting from the melting of ground ice in a region of permafrost.

The landscape was dotted with thermokarst features, creating a challenging terrain for the researchers.

The process by which melting ground ice in permafrost areas produces irregular landforms.

Rapid thermokarst has reshaped large sections of the Arctic tundra.

Adjective

/ˌθɜːməʊˈkɑːst/

/ˌθɜrmoʊˈkɑrst/

Relating to, caused by, or characteristic of the thawing of permafrost and the resulting landforms.

Thermokarst ponds are common indicators of permafrost degradation.