Mapping of Erosion Features Related to Thaw of Permafrost in the Noatak National Preserve, Alaska
Swanson DK. 2012. Mapping of Erosion Features Related to Thaw of Permafrost in the Noatak National Preserve, Alaska. Natural Resource Data Series. NPS/ARCN/NRDS—2012/248. National Park Service. Fort Collins, Colorado
Erosion features created by thaw of permafrost (active-layer detachments and retrogressive thaw slumps) were mapped on high-resolution satellite imagery dated from 2006-2008. Over 1000 erosion features were identified and mapped.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Swanson, David
- Date of Issue
- 2012-02
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- ARCN , NOAT , NRSS
- Keywords
- active-layer detchament, Erosion, Geomorphology, Permafrost, retrogressive thaw slump, thaw