The tundra and polar semi-desert landscapes of Banks Island and Prince Patrick Island, Western Canadian Arctic

H. M. French

doi:10.18172/cig.2872

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H. M. French University of Victoria Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18172/cig.2872

Palabras clave:

Periglaciar, tundra, desierto polar, Isla Banks, Isla Prince Patrick, Ártico Occidental Canadiense

Resumen

Los ambientes de tundra y polar desértico caracterizan a las islas del Ártico Occidental canadiense. La Isla de Prince Patrick es un semi-desierto polar típico; la isla de Banks ilustra la mezcla de ambientes de desierto polar y de tundra. La interpretación de estos paisajes periglaciares debe considerar no solo las relaciones existentes entre rocas, relieve, clima y meteorización, sino también relaciones específicas entre baja temperatura, aridez, nieve, suelo helado, viento y vegetación.

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