Permafrost Studies: Western Arctic Coast
Régions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region
étiquettes: physical sciences, geology, permafrost, pingo, wedge ice, geologic origins, cryology
| chercheur principal: | Mackay, J.R. (8) |
| Nᵒ de permis: | 12068 |
| Organisation: | University of British Columbia |
| Année(s) de permis: |
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1989
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| Délivré: | janv. 01, 1992 |
| Équipe de projet: | Chris Diana; one assistant |
Objectif(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.
Description du projet: 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.
