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The term "Pingo" can refer to a few different things depending on the context: 1. **Geological Feature**: In geology, a pingo is a types of Earth-covered mound or hill that forms in polar regions. It is characterized by a core of ice and is generally formed by the freezing of groundwater under pressure in an area of continuous permafrost. As the ice expands, it pushes up the ground above it, creating a dome-shaped structure.

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