Special geomorphic map for geocryological studies

Abstract

Geomorphic map importance during geocryological mapping depends on significance of relief and solid rocks in the heat exchange process at the Earth's surface. Therefore the special geomorphic maps must show hypsometry, morphology, relief's genesis and relief-forming processes and phenomena. At mountains the most important are morphostructures (blocks and arch-blocks), at plains-accumulative surf aces, as well as genesis, age and structure of loose Cenozoic deposits. Geocryological characteristics of the identified types of topographic elements are given on the basis of cryological conditions formation studies within each geomorphic element during the geocryological survey.