Ground temperatures and thermokarst in the North Slave Region
Data and Resources
Additional Info
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Creator | Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program |
| Summary | Ground temperatures were monitored under a range of natural conditions to examine evidence of ground temperature warming and to assess the influence of various environmental factors on permafrost conditions. Air photo mapping, remote sensing and LiDAR (light detection and ranging) techniques have also been used to identify and map ice-rich terrain and thermokarst in the region. |
| Local Relevance | Permafrost thaw is a major issue in the NWT, so it is important to have an understanding of the environmental conditions in which it persists or thaws. |
| Notes | This bulletin is part of the Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program's NWT Environmental Research Bulletin series - Volume 1, Issue 8. |
| Tags | Permafrost,Thermokarst,LIDAR,Remote Sensing,Research |
| Geographic Region | North Slave |
| Release Date | 2016-01-01 |
| Last Modified Date | 2016-01-01 |
| Funding Program | Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program |