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Mountain permafrost distribution based on BTS measurements and DC resistivity soundings in the Daisetsu Mountains, Hokkaido, Japan

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  • Mamoru Ishikawa
  • Kazuomi Hirakawa

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In order to map mountain permafrost distribution and to discuss geomorphological indicators for permafrost on the Daisetsu Mountains, BTS measurements and DC resistivity soundings were conducted. Low BTS values were obtained on north‐facing slopes at elevations above 2050 m and sporadically below 1900 m. DC resistivity soundings indicate that the permafrost thickness is from 6 to 26 m at elevations above 2050 m, and less than several metres below 1900 m. A diagnostic BTS value of −°C for permafrost occurrence was examined by means of DC resistivity soundings. The diagnostic BTS value disagreed with the results from the DC resistivity soundings in areas with sporadic permafrost. Both BTS measurements and DC resistivity soundings indicate the permafrost is continuous beneath north‐facing and wind‐blown ground at elevations above 2100 m and sporadic between 1750 and 1900 m. This distribution is controlled by local factors such as slope direction and snow accumulation. At elevations above 2100 m, blockstreams on north‐facing slopes experience creep phenomena, reflecting the presence of permafrost. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Pour cartographier la distribution du pergélisol et pour discuter des indicateurs de pergélisol dans les montagnes Daisetsu, des mesures BTS et des sondages de résistivité DC ont été réalisés. De faibles valeurs de BTS ont été obtenues sur les pentes exposées au nord à des altitudes au‐dessus de 2050 m ainsi que sporadiquement sous 1900 m. Les sondages de résistivité indiquent que l'épaisseur du pergélisol varie de 6 à 26 m aux altitudes supérieures à 2050 m et est inférieure à quelques mètres en dessous de 1900 m. Une valeur diagnostique de BTS de −2°C pour la présence de pergélisol a été confrontée aux résultats des mesures de résistivité. La valeur diagnostique BTS ne correspond pas aux mesures de résistivité dans les régions de pergélisol sporadique. A la fois les mesures BTS et de résistivité indiquent l'existence d'un pergélisol continu sous les pentes exposées au nord et sous les surfaces dégagées de la neige par le vent aux altitudes supérieures à 2100 m et sporadiquement entre 1750 et 1900 m. Cette distribution est contrôlée par des facteurs locaux comme l'orientation des pentes et l'accumulation de neige. Aux altitudes supérieures à 2100 m, des coulées de blocs s'étirant sur des pentes exposées au nord subissent des phénomènes de creep attestant la présence d'un pergélisol. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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  • Mamoru Ishikawa & Kazuomi Hirakawa, 2000. "Mountain permafrost distribution based on BTS measurements and DC resistivity soundings in the Daisetsu Mountains, Hokkaido, Japan," Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 11(2), pages 109-123, April.
  • Handle: RePEc:wly:perpro:v:11:y:2000:i:2:p:109-123
    DOI: 10.1002/1099-1530(200004/06)11:23.0.CO;2-O
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