GEOG 4108
Permafrost
Understanding permafrost processes and phenomena and how they respond to climate change. Topics include the distribution, development, and degradation of permafrost; interactions between atmosphere, snow, and ground; the thermal and hydrologic regime of permafrost terrain; landforms in permafrost regions; geotechnical consideration in northern construction.
Topics
- distribution
- development
- degradation of permafrost
- interactions between atmosphere
- snow
- ground
- thermal and hydrologic regime of permafrost terrain
- landforms in permafrost regions
- geotechnical consideration in northern construction
Course catalogue
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3108 or permission of the Department. Lectures three hours a week.