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Many research problems in cryospheric science, such as global warming-induced permafrost degradation, require information about the subsurface, which can be imaged using geophysical methods. This book is a practical guide to the application of geophysical techniques in mountainous and polar terrain, where the harsh environment and nature of the subsurface pose particular challenges. It starts with an introduction to the main geophysical methods and then demonstrates their application in periglacial environments through various case studies - written by a team of international experts. The final part of the book presents a series of reference tables with typical values of geophysical parameters for periglacial environments. This handbook is a valuable resource for glaciologists, geomorphologists and geologists requiring an introduction to geophysical techniques, as well as for geophysicists lacking experience of planning and conducting field surveys in cold regions.

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"While the book has been prepared as a handbook for geomorphologists, geologists, and glaciologists requiring an introduction to geophysical techniques, it is also a precious reference for geophysicists and other geoscientists planning or conducting field surveys in mountainous and polar regions in cold climates. I also recommend it as a guide book to geophysicists who are pursuing seismic and electromagnetic surveys in mountainous and polar terrains." The Leading Edge

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List of contributors	p. x
Introduction	p. xiii
Geophysical methods	p. 1
Electrical methods	p. 3
Introduction	p. 3
Measurement principles	p. 4
Data acquisition	p. 8
Data processing	p. 8
Periglacial applications and particularities	p. 10
Conclusions	p. 22
Checklist	p. 24
References	p. 24
Electromagnetic methods	p. 28
Introduction	p. 28
Background	p. 29
Periglacial applications and particularities	p. 44
Conclusions	p. 51
Checklist	p. 52
References	p. 53
Refraction seismics	p. 57
Introduction	p. 57
Measurement principles	p. 58
Limitations of seismic refraction based on measurement principles	p. 62
Data acquisition	p. 64
Data processing	p. 69
Periglacial applications and particularities	p. 76
Checklist	p. 77
References	p. 78
Ground-penetrating radar	p. 81
Introduction	p. 81
Measurement principles	p. 82
Data acquisition	p. 83
Data processing	p. 87
Periglacial applications and particularities	p. 90
Recommendations	p. 93
References	p. 96
Case studies	p. 99
Typology of vertical electrical soundings for permafrost/ground ice investigation in the forefields of small alpine glaciers	p. 101
Introduction	p. 101
Method	p. 101
Typology	p. 103
Conclusions	p. 107
References	p. 107
ERT imaging for frozen ground detection	p. 109
Introduction	p. 109
Data acquisition and quality control	p. 110
Case studies	p. 111
Summary	p. 116
References	p. 117
Electrical resistivity values of frozen soil from VES and TEM field observations and laboratory experiments	p. 118
Introduction	p. 118
Methods	p. 118
Results	p. 119
Summary	p. 124
References	p. 124
Results of geophysical surveys on Kasprowy Wierch, the Tatra Mountains, Poland	p. 126
Introduction	p. 126
Field site	p. 126
Methods	p. 128
Measurements	p. 128
Analysis and interpretation of the measurements	p. 132
Conclusions	p. 134
References	p. 134
Reassessment of DC resistivity in rock glaciers by comparing with P-wave velocity: a case study in the Swiss Alps	p. 137
Introduction	p. 137
Methods	p. 138
Field sites with borehole information	p. 138
Results	p. 139
Discussion	p. 147
Conclusions	p. 150
References	p. 150
Quantifying the ice content in low-altitude scree slopes using geophysical methods	p. 153
Introduction	p. 153
Methods	p. 154
Field sites	p. 155
Results	p. 156
Discussion and conclusions	p. 162
References	p. 163
The use of GPR in determining talus thickness and talus structure	p. 165
Introduction	p. 165
Study sites and data acquisition	p. 165
Results	p. 166
Conclusions	p. 171
References	p. 171
GPR soundings of rock glaciers on Svalbard	p. 172
Introduction	p. 172
Methods	p. 172
Results and interpretation	p. 173
Discussion	p. 176
References	p. 177
Arctic glaciers and ground-penetrating radar. Case study: Stagnation Glacier, Bylot Island, Canada	p. 178
Introduction	p. 178
Field site	p. 179
Field methods	p. 181
Processing methods	p. 182
Results	p. 183
Discussion	p. 187
Conclusions	p. 188
References	p. 188
Mapping of subglacial topography using GPR for determining subglacial hydraulic conditions	p. 191
Introduction	p. 191
Field site	p. 194
Methodology	p. 194
Results	p. 199
Discussion	p. 203
Conclusions	p. 205
References	p. 205
Snow measurements using GPR: example from Amundsenisen, Svalbard	p. 207
Introduction	p. 207
GPR and GPS equipment and measurements	p. 208
Data processing	p. 210
Results and discussion	p. 212
Conclusions	p. 215
References	p. 215
Mapping frazil ice conditions in rivers using ground penetrating radar	p. 217
Introduction	p. 217
Setting and field procedures	p. 218
Results	p. 219
Discussion	p. 222
Conclusions	p. 223
References	p. 223
Tables of geophysical parameters for periglacial environments	p. 225
Index	p. 238
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