Toolik Lake Grid Surficial Geology

 

Toolik Lake Grid Surficial Geology

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(from metadata) The Toolik Lake Grid map focuses on the south side of Toolik Lake. This area is one of the principal intensive research areas at the Toolik Lake Field Station. It includes many experimental research sites where long-term observations and experiments are being conducted, including the greenhouse and snow-fence experiments. The grid was constructed in 1989 to provide geographic referencing for experimental plots and to provide a sampling scheme for periodic measurements of snow, active layer and plant communities.

Surficial geology affects vegetation patterns and disturbance recovery rates. Surficial geology was grouped into the following classes for map display:

NOTE: The TL5C surficial geology metadata did not include a description of bedrock; is this a mistake or is there a reason for leaving bedrock out?

Surficial geology affects vegetation patterns and disturbance recovery rates. Surficial geology was grouped into the following classes for map display: