Location of permafrost in marginal regions: Corral del Veleta, Sierra Nevada, Spain

Abstract This article discusses the methodology and techniques used in observations of permafrost, which is confined to a small enclave in south‐east Spain (Corral del Veleta, Sierra Nevada, 3398 m altitude, 37°03′ N, and 3°22′ W). Several geophysical, geothermal and geomorphologic prospecting techn...

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Published in:Permafrost and Periglacial Processes
Main Authors: Gómez, Antonio, Palacios, David, Ramos, Miguel, Tanarro, Luis M., Schulte, Lothar, Salvador, Ferran
Other Authors: EU Environment and Climate Research Programme
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2001
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ppp.375
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Summary:Abstract This article discusses the methodology and techniques used in observations of permafrost, which is confined to a small enclave in south‐east Spain (Corral del Veleta, Sierra Nevada, 3398 m altitude, 37°03′ N, and 3°22′ W). Several geophysical, geothermal and geomorphologic prospecting techniques were used to locate the permafrost at Corral del Veleta, an area highly sensitive to slight climatic variations, and to study its evolution under marginal conditions. The results from the application of this methodology confirm the location of Europe's southernmost permafrost remnant. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. RÉSUMÉ Le présent article discute la méthodologie et les techniques utilisées pour observer le pergélisol qui se trouve dans un petit territoire du sud‐est de I'Espagne (Corral del Veleta, Sierra Nevada, 3.398 m d'altitude, 37° 03′ N, 3°22′ W). Différentes techniques de prospection géophysiques, géothermiques et géomorphologiques ont été utilisées pour localiser le pergélisol dans le site de Corral del Veleta, un endroit hautement sensible aux variations climatiques et favorables à l'étude de son évolution sous des conditions marginales. Les résultats de l'application de cette méthodologie confirment qu'il s'agit du lambeau le plus méridional de pergélisol européen. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.