Direct measurement of groundwater flux in aquifers within the discontinuous permafrost zone: an application of the finite volume point dilution method near Umiujaq (Nunavik, Canada)

• Published in: Hydrogeology Journal
• Main Authors: Jamin, Pierre, Cochand, Marion, Lemieux, Jean-Michel, Dagenais, Sophie, Fortier, Richard, Brouyère, Serge, Molson, John W. H.
• Format: Other/Unknown Material
• Language: English
• Published: Springer 2020
• Subjects: Finite volume point dilution method; Tracer test; Groundwater flow; Permafrost; Canada; Méthodes de volumes finis; Eau souterraine > Écoulement; Pergélisols; Aquifères; Nunavik; Umiujaq; permafrost
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11794/38753; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-020-02108-y

Permafrost thaw is a complex process resulting from interactions between the atmosphere, soil, water and vegetation. Although advective heat transport by groundwater at depth likely plays a significant role in permafrost dynamics at many sites, there is lack of direct measurements of groundwater flo...