Discover Intermediate Position
Intermediate Position Technical Terms
Intermediate Position: A nearly level area, including the lower part (footslope) of a micro-high that is a transition zone between the slightly elevated micro-high (i.e. microknoll; mound in Russia) and the outer edge of an adjacent micro-low (i.e. microbasin, microtrough; depression in Russia) in gilgai or other patterned ground. Where present, it can make up a majority of the ground surface area in gilgai; called slope in Russia. Compare – gilgai. SW