Thermokarst topography

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009613",
  "term": "Thermokarst topography",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A landform characterized by irregular surfaces of marshy hollows and hummocks, resulting from the thawing of ice-rich permafrost. As ground ice melts, the ground subsides, creating depressions that can fill with water to form thermokarst lakes. This process is particularly prevalent in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions where permafrost is widespread.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/thermokarst-topography/"
}