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Thawing season

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009573

The period of the year when temperatures are consistently above freezing, leading to the melting of snow, ice, and frozen ground. It typically extends from late spring through early autumn in temperate and polar regions. The length and intensity of the thawing season significantly influence hydrological cycles, vegetation growth, and permafrost dynamics.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009573
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoGrowing season
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009573",
  "term": "Thawing season",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The period of the year when temperatures are consistently above freezing, leading to the melting of snow, ice, and frozen ground. It typically extends from late spring through early autumn in temperate and polar regions. The length and intensity of the thawing season significantly influence hydrological cycles, vegetation growth, and permafrost dynamics.",
  "see_also": [
    "growing season"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/thawing-season/"
}

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