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Fieldwork during the last summer (June-August 2022) has helped us identify many such sites of permafrost occurrence, bearing necessary signatures. Our aim is to materialise such research with in-field instrumentation to add to remote sensing-GIS techniques in assessing the dynamic processes of permafrost under the changing environment. This research will further strengthen and augment the enquiries already made on the occurrences of permafrost in the region (Brombierstäudl et al., 2022).
The research intends to provide a detailed regional inventory of different permafrost features on the landscape, a geophysical assessment of permafrost presence and generation of regional thermal regimes, and a possible evolutionary history of the permafrost landscape using various methods, including Total Organic Content (TOC), AMS 14C dating, carbon isotopic ratio, and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF).
Prof. Burn
Special Session
on
Himalayan Permafrost and Periglacial Geomorphology
during the 35thNational Conference of the Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI)
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Join us in celebrating the groundbreaking research led by Prof. Ficetola on the emergence of terrestrial ecosystems following glacier retreat. Our team lead Prof. Milap Sharma was an integral part of this research team. This significant work has been published in The NATURE, highlighting the importance of understanding how ecosystems evolve in response to climate change. We are proud of this achievement and excited for the future of ecological research!
HiPERC actively contributes to the IPA Frozen Ground reports, sharing its research on Himalayan permafrost dynamics. Through detailed updates on field studies, scientific advancements, and collaborative efforts, HiPERC provides valuable insights into permafrost behaviour in high-altitude regions, enhancing the global understanding of permafrost in the Himalayas.
Exciting News! We’re thrilled to share that India is now officially a member of the International Permafrost Association (IPA)! Our application, proposed by Japan and seconded by Finland and Mongolia, has been approved. Starting January 1, 2025, HiPERC will represent India on the IPA Council! Stay tuned for updates as we take Himalayan permafrost research to new heights!