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The English Language Edition of the Geocryological Map of Russia and Neighboring Republics

Entry ID: ggd634

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Summary

Abstract: This map is an English language edition of a 16-sheet Russian map series of permafrost, for the period 1991-1996 (scale 1:2,500,000). The map sheets show distribution and mean annual temperature of frozen and unfrozen ground, types of seasonal freeze/thaw, permafrost thickness, relict permafrost, distribution of cyrogenic features, including cryopegs, strata types and characteristics, and pre-quaternary rock formations and regolith and their geocryological characteristics. English legends are provided for all 16 sheets. The English edition provides background information about the map's development and uses, and information about the translation of certain russian words pertaining to permafrost.

Data Set Citation

Dataset Originator/Creator: Peter J. Williams and Isabella M.T. Warren

Dataset Title: The English Language Edition of the Geocryological Map of Russia and Neighboring Republics

Dataset Publisher: National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC)

Online Resource: http://nsidc.org/data/ggd634.html

Temporal Coverage

Start Date: 1991-01-01

Stop Date: 1996-12-31

Location Keywords

CONTINENT > EUROPE > EASTERN EUROPE > RUSSIA

Science Keywords

CRYOSPHERE > SNOW/ICE > FREEZE/THAW

CRYOSPHERE > SNOW/ICE > FREEZE/THAW > THAWING DEGREE DAY

ISO Topic Category

GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION

INLAND WATERS

Ancillary Keywords

Geocryology

Maps

Russia

USSR

Data Center

National Snow and Ice Data Center

Data Center URL: http://nsidc.org
Dataset ID: GGD634

Data Center Personnel
Name: NSIDC USER SERVICES Phone: +1 (303) 492-6199 Fax: +1 (303) 492-2468 Email: nsidc at nsidc.org Contact Address: National Snow and Ice Data Center CIRES, 449 UCB University of Colorado City: Boulder Province or State: CO Postal Code: 80309-0449 Country: USA

World Data Center for Glaciology, Boulder

Data Center URL: http://nsidc.org/wdc/
Dataset ID: GGD634

Data Center Personnel
Name: NSIDC USER SERVICES Phone: +1 (303) 492-6199 Fax: +1 (303) 492-2468 Email: nsidc at nsidc.org Contact Address: National Snow and Ice Data Center CIRES, 449 UCB University of Colorado City: Boulder Province or State: CO Postal Code: 80309-0449 Country: USA

Frozen Ground Data Center

Data Center URL: http://nsidc.org/fgdc/
Dataset ID: GGD634

Data Center Personnel
Name: NSIDC FGDC USER SERVICES Phone: +1 (303) 492-6199 Fax: +1 (303) 492-2468 Email: nsidc at nsidc.org Contact Address: National Snow and Ice Data Center CIRES, 449 UCB University of Colorado City: Boulder Province or State: CO Postal Code: 80309-0449 Country: USA