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Periglacial processes and physical (frost) weathering in northern Mongolia

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  • R. Lomborinchen

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In the Khan–Hentei Nature Reserve, permafrost distribution is largely related to altitude. Periglacial processes and landforms are differentiated into four altitude‐based climatic zones. Their intensity varies with altitude, both upwards and downwards. Goletz (i.e. cryoplanation) terraces, frost hummocks, and solifluction are the main features. Frost cracking is reported from mires (bogs) in valley bottoms. The rate of frost weathering in the Orkon–Selengi mountain region was 0·0025 mm/a in 1977–78. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Dans la réserve naturelle de Khan–Hentei, la répartition du pergélisol est principalement controlée avec l'altitude. Les processus périglaciaires et les formes de terrain ont été groupés en 4 zones établies d'après les divisions climatiques. L'intensité des processus varie avec l'altitude aussi bien vers le haut que vers le bas. Des replats goletz (de cryoplanation), des sols à buttes et des formes de solifluxion constituent les principaux éléments périglaciaires. Des fissures dues au gel sont décrites dans des mares (marais) des fonds de vallée. La vitesse du retrait de parois rocheuses par le gel dans la région montagneuse de Orkon–Selengi a été estimée à 0·0025 mm par an pour une année en 1977–78. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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  • R. Lomborinchen, 1998. "Periglacial processes and physical (frost) weathering in northern Mongolia," Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 9(2), pages 185-188, April.
  • Handle: RePEc:wly:perpro:v:9:y:1998:i:2:p:185-188
    DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-1530(199804/06)9:23.0.CO;2-8
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