Guide to Geologic Hazards in Alaska

Permafrost and periglacial related hazards: Permafrost isn't a geologic hazard until it starts to melt. Unfortunately, permafrost is very sensitive to disturbance by humans and nature. As a result, it is important to consider whether or not permafrost is present when developing any kind of infrastructure. Researchers suggest that permafrost is getting warmer due to rising temperatures at northern latitudes.

DGGS online catalog of government agency publications relating to: Permafrost and periglacial related hazards
U.S. Arctic Research Commission (USARC): Homepage
State of Alaska, Division of Mining, Land and Water: Tundra travel modeling project
National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC):
University of Alaska, Fairbanks (UAF): Permafrost laboratory
State of Alaska, Division of Forestry: Permafrost and silty soils
U.S. Permafrost Association (USPA): Homepage
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): Mission 2007 website, ANWR - physical environment - hydrology
International Permafrost Association: Homepage