Permafrost Cryostratigraphy Record from Historic Klondike Surface Disturbances
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Description
A cryostratigraphic record documents permafrost degradation and recovery following surface disturbances in the Klondike region, central Yukon Territory. The data covers historic disturbances occurring from 1898 to 1992. The dataset is provided by the Government of Yukon.
Use Cases
Analyze permafrost degradation and recovery timelines using the documented cryostratigraphic record from 1898-1992 disturbances.
Model ground ice stability and thaw susceptibility based on the cryostratigraphic features recorded.
Correlate historic surface disturbance events with specific layers or features within the cryostratigraphic sequence.
Strengths
Data covers a 94-year time range of historic surface disturbances (1898-1992).
Focuses on the specific and well-studied Klondike region in central Yukon Territory.
Sourced from the authoritative Government of Yukon.
Limitations
The core data format is HTML, which is not ideal for structured quantitative analysis and may require parsing.
Key quantitative metrics like row count, column names, and sample data are unavailable for assessment.
The 'yk-oglyk' license may have specific use restrictions that require review.
Provenance
Source
Government of Yukon
Collection Method
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Time Range
1898-1992
Freshness
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Geography
Klondike region, central Yukon Territory, Canada
Data is in HTML format; the 'yk-oglyk' license terms should be reviewed prior to use.