Multiyear Study of High-Arctic Periglacial processes and Related Quaternary History
Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
Tags: physical sciences, geology, permafrost, glaciation, post-glacial history, periglacial processes, geological evolution
| Principal Investigator: | Washburn, A.L. (12) |
| Licence Number: | 11147 |
| Organization: | University of Washington |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1988
1987
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1991 |
| Project Team: | one assistant |
Objective(s): To continue investigating various frost-action and permafrost-related (periglacial) features and processes on Cornwallis Island; to determine the influence of glaciation on the development of the geologic landscape;
Project Description: Dr. Washburn and his assistant will continue the investigation into how the landscape has changed since the glaciers left 10,000 years ago. In particular, he is looking at how the effects of frost and permafrost have influenced the changes.
