Cryoconite hole

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004780",
  "term": "Cryoconite hole",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A small, water-filled depression on the surface of a glacier or ice sheet, formed by the melting of ice around dark, wind-blown dust and debris. These holes absorb solar radiation more efficiently than the surrounding ice, leading to localized melting and the creation of a unique microhabitat. Cryoconite holes are often colonized by microorganisms and can influence the overall albedo of glacial surfaces.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cryoconite-hole/"
}