Permafrost Studies: Western Arctic Coast
Regions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region
Tags: physical sciences, geology, permafrost, pingo, wedge ice, geologic origins, cryology
| Principal Investigator: | Mackay, J.R. (8) |
| Licence Number: | 12068 |
| Organization: | University of British Columbia |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1989
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1992 |
| Project Team: | Chris Diana; one assistant |
Objective(s): To continue to collect information to better understand the origin of permafrost, the ice within the permafrost and the processes that help create the present geocryologic environment.
Project Description: Since 1951 the researcher has conducted field studies on permafrost along the Western Arctic Coast. The basic purpose is to better understand the origin of permafrost, the ice within the permafrost and the processes that help create it. Specific studies include pingos and ice wedges.
