Development of an open pit mine in a drained lake basin, permafrost core dams, and building foundations. Massive ground ice, frost shattered bedrock, and patterned ground developed on bouldery moraine. Excursion begins and ends in Yellowknife. Note, if there is sufficient interest, this trip may be offered twice. The Norman Wells Excursion will offer two separate tours with shared logistics.
Excursion begins and ends in Yellowknife.
Note, if there is sufficient interest, this trip may be offered twice. Permafrost in wetlands on the Southeastern side of Hudson Bay. Travel in the field will be mainly by float-plane. A one day workshop is planned on Permafrost in Subarctic Wetlands, to be held on the last day before departure. The workshop will be held earlier in the week, however, if bad weather forces a reorganization of the flight schedules.