October 10, 2016

Training Course for Heilongjiang University Professors


MPI organized a training program on permafrost regions hydrogeology and hydraulic engineering for participants from the Heilongjiang University, School of Hydraulic and Electric Power from 22 September to 6 October 2016. The program included classroom lectures and field trips, covering various topics such as problems of urban construction on permafrost; frost-related metamorphism of groundwater and soils; cryopegs; permafrost hydrology in a changing climate; precipitation geochemistry and environmental effects; toxic chemical elements in the environment of Yakutia; construction of hydroengineering structures in cold regions; and experience in the establishment and management of a frozen soil laboratory. Field trips provided an opportunity to observe groundwater springs and icings on the Bestyakh terrace of the Lena River, to learn about hydrogeology of small river basins on permafrost while visiting the Malaya Chabyda monitoring site, and to better understand the water drainage problems for open-pit mining in permafrost regions during a tour of the Kangalassy Coal Mine. Several meetings with key MPI researchers were held to discuss the setting up of a joint laboratory of cold regions hydrology and hydroengineering.

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