Permafrost Science I

Dr. Ashley Rudy

This video is 56-minutes long and is courtesy of Permafrost Young Researchers Network. 

YouTube description: 

"Hello permafrost scientists and engineers! Are you interested in learning more about each other’s disciplines? If so, then join us for the first part of the short course we have created that introduces the basics of permafrost science. This time, Dr. Ashley Rudy introduces the basics of permafrost science, including Wha tis permafrost, permafrost extent, active layer and subsidence, permafrost thermal regime, ground ice, permafrost formation and degradation, permafrost landforms, thermokarst and climate change and permafrost. This 5 week course will be filled with lecture content followed by questions from the audience, and the last week all of our panelists will join together to have a discussion with you on how permafrost scientists and engineers can work together, and identify a strong path forward. Feel free to comment below and we will include your questions in the last panel discussion :) PYRN, the CPA, IPA, USPA, and our speakers are excited to see and hear from you!!"