Principal Investigator:Kokelj, Steven V Licensed Year(s):20042003
2002
2001200020001999 Summary:
The proposed research will investigate the physical and chemical characteristics of the near-surface ice-rich zone in sediments of the Mackenzie Delta area. The goals of the research are to investigate the relationship between ice-rich permafrost and fo...
Principal Investigator:Burn, Chris R Licensed Year(s):202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002
2001
200019991998 Summary:
Changes in the ground due to uplift, associated with the growth of a pingo, and sideways movements due to the growth of ice wedges, will be measured. Air, ground, and lake water temperatures will be measured, in order to find out how the ground is responding to climatic variation. The reseach team will also return to Paulatuk, to continue studies Dr. Mackay began there 50 years ago. Travel to s...