Multi-year study of high arctic periglacial processes and related quaternary history
Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
Tags: landscape assessment, geomorphologic changes, post-glacial history, periglacial processes
| Principal Investigator: | Washburn, A.L. (12) |
| Licence Number: | 12294 |
| Organization: | University of Washington |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1988
1987
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1993 |
| 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 examining the effects of frost and permafrost on the landscape.
