Active Layer and Permafrost Thickness, Soil Properties, and Periglacial Processes in the Gijiga Lowland, Russia, Version 1
Data set id:
GGD307

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Overview

This data set includes measurements of ground temperature, active-layer and permafrost thickness, and soil properties in the Gijiga Lowland, Russia. Massive ground ice and periglacial processes are also described. Data were collected during 1959-62, 1968, 1973, 1976, and 1980-1984.
Parameter(s):
ACTIVE LAYER
GROUND ICE
PERIGLACIAL PROCESSES
PERMAFROST
SOIL MOISTURE/WATER CONTENT
SOIL TEMPERATURE
Platform(s):
Not Specified
Sensor(s):
Not Specified
Data Format(s):
Paper
Temporal Coverage:
  • 1 January 1959 to 31 December 1984
Temporal Resolution:
Not Specified
Spatial Resolution:
  • Not Specified
Spatial Reference System(s):
Not Specified
Spatial Coverage:
  • Northern latitude
    63.2
    Southern latitude
    59.85
    Eastern longitude
    162
    Western longitude
    156
Blue outlined yellow areas on the map below indicate the spatial coverage for this data set.