Ground ice is a fundamental component of the permafrost system, playing a critical role in regulating thermal energy storage, eco-hydrological processes, ground stability, freshwater security, and climate feedback mechanisms.
The InICE Action group (2025-2026) has the main objective to address ground ice data gap by: (i) Collecting and integrating ground ice measurement data. (ii) Mapping the spatial distribution of near surface ground ice to enhance understanding of its variability. (iii) Establishing a collaborative networking platform to promote cross-regional and international cooperation. Through these efforts, InICE seeks to support the goals of the IPA by producing scientifically valuable datasets and fostering collaboration among researchers from diverse disciplines and regions.
Welcome to submit your ground ice measurement data from anywhere in the world.
Contact: Youhua Ran (ranyh@lzb.ac.cn), Jan Hjort (Jan.Hjort@oulu.fi), and Sebastian Westermann (sebastian.westermann@geo.uio.no)