Time Series of Seasonally Frozen Ground Depth in the Russian Arctic, 1930-1990

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Data Contributors ZHANG, TINGJUN BARRY, R. G. FRAUENFELD, OLIVER W. Parameters SEASONALLY FROZEN GROUND Instruments THERMISTORS THERMOMETERS

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This data set consists of seasonally frozen ground depth measurements based on soil temperatures in the Russian Arctic. Seasonal freezing and thawing processes in cold regions play a major role in ecosystem diversity, productivity, and the Arctic hydrological system. Long-term changes in seasonal freeze and thaw depths are also important indicators of climate change.

Investigators collected data from 211 ground-based stations. The record extends from 1930 to 1990 and includes seasonal freeze depths derived from soil temperature data that are averaged yearly. Data are in tab-delimited ASCII text format and are available via FTP.

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• Time Series of Active Layer Thickness in the Russian Arctic, 1930-1990
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