Global Terrestrial Network - Permafrost (GTN-P)

Data Access

Data availability: Data are available online. Global Terrestrial Network for Permafrost (GTN-P) data for over 550 boreholes from Antarctica, Argentina, China, Canada, Greenland, Italy, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States can be downloaded as well as borehole metadata.

GTN-P Program Overview

Updated June 23, 2009

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• The Inventory of Candidate Boreholes

Some 370 boreholes from Antarctica, Argentina, China, Canada, Greenland, Italy, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, have been identified as candidate sites for inclusion in the GTN-P borehole thermal measurement program. Access the Inventory Database

• Borehole Metadata

Metadata compilation for candidate sites began in 2000. Forms were developed and distributed to investigators who submitted candidate sites. Metadata includes investigating country, investigator, depth, latitude, longitude, elevation, permafrost depth, etc.
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• Borehole Temperature Data

A summary of the temperature data for selected boreholes is available.
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• Canadian Permafrost Monitoring Network. Canada, through the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) is an active participant on the GTN-P organization and implementation committee and is also responsible for the establishment of the data management centre. (more)(Information on permafrost) (Permafrost and Climate Change)
  • National Permafrost Databases:
    • Ground temperature
    • Permafrost thickness Database
    • Permafrost Interactive Map