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McGill Sub-Arctic Research Laboratory
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MSARL
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MSARL
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Dates of existence
1953-1971
History
Established on October 1, 1954, by McGill University, the laboratory was created to support scientific research on the physical and environmental conditions of the subarctic region. Initially, research activities focused on meteorology and climatology, but the laboratory's mandate expanded over time to include geography, hydrology, seismology, ecology, geomorphology, and studies relating to snow, soils, and permafrost.
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Related entity
McGill Sub-Arctic Research Station (1971-)
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temporal
Type of relationship
McGill Sub-Arctic Research Station is the successor of McGill Sub-Arctic Research Laboratory
Dates of relationship
1954 - 1971
Description of relationship
Former name of McGill Sub-Arctic Research Station.
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https://lccn.loc.gov/n50008186