4 record(s) found with the tag "glacial history" (multi-year projects are grouped):
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Geoscientific research on Bylot Island and adjacent Baffin Island
Principal Investigator: Shilts, William W.
Licensed Year(s): 1993 1992 1991
Summary: The focus of this project is on examining the glacial and periglacial features of southern Bylot Island and the area near Pond Inlet. Researchers and graduate students will be collecting data on lichens, ice, land features and organisms in order to gain a better understanding of why glaciers of the area are retreating (melting)....


High Arctic periglacial processes and related Quaternary history
Principal Investigator: Washburn, A.L.
Licensed Year(s): 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1988 1987
Summary: To investigate various frost-action and permafrost-related (periglacial) features and processes on Cornwallis Island; and, to determine the influence of glaciation on the development of the geologic landscape....


Licence #2695
Principal Investigator: Washburn, A.L.
Licensed Year(s): 1981
Summary: To undertake a long-term study of Quaternary (recent) geology and periglacial processes (e.g. erosional processes adjacent to a glacier). One of the principal functions this will be to establish the base camp in the Resolute area....


Licence #2573
Principal Investigator: St-Onge, Denis A.
Licensed Year(s): 1980
Summary: To determine the extent of Glacial Lake Coppermine and study its formation, history, length of existence, and plant and animal life....


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