Characterizing permafrost along the Alaska Highway, Southwestern Yukon, Canada

• Main Author: Pumple, Joel D
• Other Authors: Froese, Duane (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences), Reyes, Alberto (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences), Kavanaugh, Jeff (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences)
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: University of Alberta. Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. 2016
• Subjects: geo; envir; Canada; The Corridor; Yukon; Beaver Creek; Ice; permafrost; Alaska
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10402/era.43457

Degree: Master of Science Abstract: The Alaska Highway through Southwestern Yukon is located in the discontinuous permafrost zone with many areas of the highway corridor associated with degrading permafrost. Given the strategic value of the corridor, it is critical to have a clear understanding of p...