Applied Geophysics in Periglacial Environments

The realm of cryospheric science presents a multitude of research problems, with issues like permafrost degradation due to global warming necessitating comprehensive subsurface data. Geophysical methods offer a means to image this hidden world, and “Applied Geophysics in Periglacial Environments” serves as a practical guide for their application in challenging mountainous and polar terrains. The inherent difficulties posed by harsh environments and intricate subsurface characteristics are thoroughly addressed. Starting by introducing key geophysical methods, the book “Applied Geophysics in Periglacial Environments” seamlessly transitions to illustrating their real-world application in periglacial environments, with case studies contributed by an international team of experts.

The book’s culmination includes a valuable set of reference tables detailing typical geophysical parameters for periglacial settings. For glaciologists, geomorphologists, and geologists seeking a foundational understanding of geophysical techniques, as well as geophysicists unfamiliar with the intricacies of planning and conducting field surveys in cold regions, “Applied Geophysics in Periglacial Environments” proves to be an indispensable resource. Furthermore, “Applied Geophysics in Periglacial Environments” presents a systematic approach, starting with introductions to main geophysical methods, followed by case study demonstrations crafted by a team of international experts specializing in various field techniques. Concluding with a collection of reference tables featuring typical geophysical parameters for periglacial environments, “Applied Geophysics in Periglacial Environments” offers a comprehensive package of knowledge and practical application.

Contents

• Electrical methods
• Electromagnetic methods
• Refraction seismics
• Ground-penetrating radar
• Typology of vertical electrical soundings for permafrost/ground ice investigation in the forefields of small alpine glaciers
• ERT imaging for frozen ground detection
• Electrical resistivity values of frozen soil from VES and TEM field observations and laboratory experiments  K. Harada
• Results of geophysical surveys on Kasprowy Wierch, the Tatra Mountains, Poland
• Reassessment of DC resistivity in rock glaciers by comparing with P-wave velocity: a case study in the Swiss Alps
• Quantifying the ice content in low-altitude scree slopes using geophysical methods
• The use of GPR in determining talus thickness and talus structure O. Sass
•  GPR soundings of rock glaciers on Svalbard
• Arctic glaciers and ground-penetrating radar. Case study:  Stagnation Glacier, Bylot Island, Canada
• Mapping of subglacial topography using GPR for determining subglacial hydraulic conditions
• Snow measurements using GPR: example from Amundsenisen, Svalbard
• Mapping frazil ice conditions in rivers using ground penetrating radar