palsa
A frost heave which is formed as the result of a perennial ice lens forming under soil, pushing a roughly oval portion land surface upwards.
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Source attestations
| Source | Label / path | Assertions | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD | Environmental > Terrestrial > Soil > Palsa |
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Broader habitats
- soil
ENVO:00001998 - frost heave
ENVO:01001568
Also called
- palsa bog
- palsamoor