Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
Tags: physical sciences, climate change, ice cap, elevation
| Principal Investigator: | Weber, J.R. (2) |
| Licence Number: | 12365 |
| Organization: | Geological Survey of Canada |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1993
1992
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1993 |
| Project Team: | R.V. Cooper |
Objective(s): To monitor changes in elevation of ice caps as part of research examining climatic change; to determine the changes in size of the Penny Ice Cap (i.e., growth or shrinkage) from 1962 to 1993.
Project Description: Changes in the size of ice caps are excellent indicators of changes in climate. Changes in ice cap size are related to changes in sea level. In this final year of study, we will complete our measurements of the Penny Ice Cap. These measurements, collected in 1962, 1965 and 1992, are taken at the same location each time in order that comparisons can be made over the years. Differences in these measurements can indicate ice cap growth or shrinkage.
