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Tundra desert

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009834

A high-latitude cold desert environment found in polar regions, characterized by extremely low precipitation and very cold temperatures. Despite the name, it differs from true deserts by its permafrost layer and the presence of some specialized tundra vegetation. This biome experiences long, dark winters and short, cool summers with minimal moisture availability.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009834
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoArctic desert; Tundra
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009834",
  "term": "Tundra desert",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A high-latitude cold desert environment found in polar regions, characterized by extremely low precipitation and very cold temperatures. Despite the name, it differs from true deserts by its permafrost layer and the presence of some specialized tundra vegetation. This biome experiences long, dark winters and short, cool summers with minimal moisture availability.",
  "see_also": [
    "arctic desert",
    "tundra"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/tundra-desert/"
}

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