Patterned Ground

+**Patterned Ground**

+Patterned ground refers to striking natural patterns formed on the surface of land in [Periglacial](/wiki/periglacial) regions. These geometric shapes, like circles, stripes, and polygons, are sculpted by the repeated [Frost heave](/wiki/frost_heave) of ground ice, rearranging soil and stones into mesmerizing natural mosaics.

+## See also

+- [Permafrost](/wiki/permafrost)

+- [Tundra](/wiki/tundra)