Macro-scale polygons

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Term: Macro-scale polygons
Definition: Closed, multi-sided, roughly equidimensional, patterned ground features, typically 15 to 30 meters (16 to 33 yards) across; commonly resulting from thermal contraction cracking of the ground.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
Contributed by GCW Glossary
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