Muskeg is a peat forming ecosystem found in several northern climates, most commonly across Arctic and boreal regions. It is approximately synonymous with bog or peatland, and is the standard term used in Canada and Alaska, where the word comes from the Cree maskek, meaning low lying marsh. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Muskeg (Ojibwe: mashkiig; Cree: maskēk; French: fondrière de mousse, lit. moss bog) is a peat-forming ecosystem found in several northern climates, most commonly in Arctic and boreal areas.
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Muskeg forms because permafrost, clay or bedrock prevents water drainage.
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