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1. Cryogenic Effects Of Depressed Landscapes

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   In significantly depressed basins, ambient air temperatures recorded during summer months often register temperatures significantly lower than those recorded at identical or even higher elevations nearby. This is not attributable to standard adiabatic lapse rate variations or radiative cooling. Instead, research conducted on the floor of the Afar Depression indicated localized temperature gradients where air 1 meter above the surface was $3^\circ\text{C}$ warmer than air immediately adjacent to the g…

2. Thermal Erosion

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   Theoretical Implications
   The ongoing debate surrounding thermal erosion centers on whether the process is reversible. Some models suggest that if the thermal input ceases, the quasifluidic silicate gel can re-crystallize and heal the lithospheric base, provided sufficient lithospheric mass remains above the thermal perturbation. This healing process is often tied to the ambient pressure o…