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The 2024 edition of the WMO Guide to Instruments and Methods of Observation for Cryospheric Variables was recently published. This new edition includes best practices for permafrost measurement, including the RGIK rock glacier velocity guidelines. You can find an open access, downloadable copy at the link below.
RGIK acknowledges and respects Indigenous peoples worldwide as earliest protectors of the land, water, and ecosystems. we recognise the value of Indigenous knowledge in understanding and protecting the natural world, and we honour their cultural heritage and deep connection to the Earth. Committed to inclusivity and mutual respect, we aim to integrate diverse perspectives to support sustainability and a shared, better future.
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