Principal Investigator:Froese, Duane G Licensed Year(s):
2017
2016 Summary:
The objective of this project is to investigate the architecture of Pleistocene deltas on the Mackenzie River tributaries, search evidence of high-magnitude discharge events, and collect samples for absolute dating.
The research team will investigate the stratigraphic description of sedimentary sections in the river banks cutting through the Pleistocene deltas. Collection of samples are for rad...
Principal Investigator:Froese, Duane G Licensed Year(s):
2010
Summary:
The objectives of this study are to observe and document sediments exposed along the upper Rat River, also to collect samples of sediments for potential radiocarbon dating.
Researchers will fly into area via helicopter from Old Crow. Where possible the helicopter will land adjacent to river escarpments for access to large river bars or wide banks. Researchers will climb up banks to observe sedi...