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étiquettes: physical sciences, environmental impact, gas seep, geochemistry

Description du projet: The project objectives are to provide critical geologic and geotechnical data in support of the sound design, construction and operation of infrastructure associated with regional resource development, and to enhance the benefits of development while limiting adverse impacts. The research will characterize active gas seeps observed by the National Energy Board, GSC and Inuvialuit. Active gas seeps may represent a significant source of greenhouse gases, and also constitute a hazard to shallow drilling investigations and winter operations on lakes and river channels. The program will study 3 large seeps to: 1) document the physical morphology of active hydrocarbon gas seeps, 2) characterize their water and gas geochemistry, 3) determine the magnitude and variability of gas discharge, and 4) assess local/regional geology to identify the geologic origins of these active gas flows. Characterization of these phenomena will provide valuable information about the local hydrocarbon system in advance of full-scale development. Published results are sent to communities and regional governing organizations. Posters designed for the public are displayed at Inuvik Research Centre. Local guides, students and contractors are hired for short periods, and supplies and services are purchased in the communities. Local knowledge of study targets and environmental conditions impacting the study are sought and used. The study will be conducted at Big Lake, 69°24'30" / 134°56'30" and Middle Channel, 69°19'30" / 135°29'15". Work will be based from Inuvik, but may also use a summer camp on Richards Island, 69°28'44" / 134°34'32"