Permafrost studies: western arctic coast
Regions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region
Tags: physical sciences, permafrost, pingo, wedge ice, geologic origins
| Principal Investigator: | Mackay, J.R. (8) |
| Licence Number: | 12608 |
| Organization: | University of British Columbia |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
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1989
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1994 |
| Project Team: | N. Buckley, C. Diana |
Objective(s): To understand better the origin of permafrost, the ice found within permafrost and the processes that help create the present geocryologic environment.
Project Description: This permafrost study has been part of a long-term study initiated in 1951. The researcher will collect data that will allow a better understanding of the growth of ice wedges, pingos and permafrost.
