Work packages 1 and 4 finally had the opportunity to collaborate in the field. We are working together to investigate the link between permafrost degradation and drinking water quality. This will expand the range of contaminants analysed by the CNR and DTU research groups within ILLUQ, as well as the depth and landscape distribution of these contaminants.
While the world's attention was focused on Greenland, we seized the opportunity to start working immediately, coring sediments and permafrost within the Sisimiut municipal water catchment area. This was a rare opportunity, and we made the most of every day of favourable weather.
Setting out with snowmobiles and coring equipment, we took core samples at three different locations at varying depths, ranging from two to four metres.
With temperatures ranging from -10 to -25°C, we took core samples and recorded the drill log amidst the snow-covered landscape. As the days passed, sea ice also began to form on the fjord. The samples were carefully prepared and shipped frozen to DTU Copenhagen, where they are now safely stored and ready for analysis.
