Permafrost studies: western Arctic coast
Regions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region
Tags: geology, permafrost, pingo, wedge ice, geocryologic environment
| Principal Investigator: | Mackay, J. Ross (2) |
| Licence Number: | 12778 |
| Organization: | Department of Geography, The University of British Columbia |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1989
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1995 |
| Project Team: | Self |
Objective(s): To complete in 1995 and 1996 long term studies on the origin of permafrost, the ice found within permafrost and processes that help to create the present geocryologic environment.
Project Description: This permafrost study has been part of a long-term study first initiated in 1951. The researcher will collect data that will allow a better understanding of the growth of the ice wedges, pingos and permafrost.
