Dekenvertiefungen
Dekenvertiefungen, a German term, translates to "blanket depressions" or "hollows" and refers to geological formations found in permafrost regions. These depressions are typically shallow, irregular, and often filled with water, forming small ponds or wetlands. They are a characteristic feature of thermokarst landscapes, which are landscapes shaped by the thawing of permafrost.
The formation of dekenvertiefungen begins with the melting of ice-rich permafrost. As the ice within the ground
These features are important indicators of permafrost degradation, a process that is often accelerated by climate