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Record 1 2007-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

A peat hummock with a core of frozen peat and/or mineral soil rising to a height of 0.5-10 m above a mire surface within the discontinuous permafrost zone.

OBS

The term "palsa" originates from the Finnish and Saami languages and means peat tussock or mound in peatlands.

OBS

palsen: plural of palsa.

OBS

palsa: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

Key term(s)
  • palsen

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Monticule de quelques mètres de haut, formé par des ségrégations de glace, comme les pingos, mais seulement dans les tourbières arctiques.

OBS

Le palse se limite généralement à la tourbière dans la zone de pergélisol discontinu.

OBS

Quelques sources donnent ce nom au masculin.

OBS

palse : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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