Multiyear Study of High-Arctic Periglacial Processes and Related Quaternary History

Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Tags: physical sciences, permafrost, environmental change, periglacial processes

Principal Investigator: Washburn, A.L. (12)
Licence Number: 12035
Organization: University of Washington
Licensed Year(s): 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1988 1987
Issued: Jan 01, 1992
Project Team: one assistant

Objective(s): To continue frost action studies and related Quaternary investigations on Cornwallis Island, NWT;

Project Description: Dr. Washburn and his assistant will continue the investigation of 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 changes.