Active layer hydrology for Imnavait Creek, Toolik, Alaska. Annual progress report, July 1984--January 1986
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In the annual hydrologic cycle, snowmelt is the most significant event at Imnavait Creek located near Toolik Lake, Alaska. Precipitation that has accumulated for more than 6 months on the surface melts in a relatively short period of 7 to 10 days once sustained melting occurs. During the ablation period, runoff dominates the hydrologic cycle. Some meltwater goes to rewetting the organic soils in the active layer. The remainder is lost primarily because of evaporation, since transpiration is not…
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Date:
December 31, 1986
Creator:
Kane, D. L.
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