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The Time-Domain Electromagnetic Method (TDEM) can remotely differentiate the lithological composition of subaqueous frozen sediments, as frozen clay soils exhibit significantly lower specific electrical resistance than frozen sandy deposits. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the TDEM method for differentiating subaqueous frozen sediments based on their lithological composition.

April 23, 2026Арктика и АнтарктикаOpen Access

Determining the lithological composition of subaquatic frozen sediments using transient electromagnetic sounding

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EBErmolai Igorevich BalihinLomonosov Moscow State University

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Examines lithological differentiation of underwater permafrost using TDEM, suggesting implications for Arctic development.

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The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the TDEM method for differentiating subaqueous frozen sediments based on their lithological composition.
Utilized the Time-Domain Electromagnetic Method (TDEM) for marine studies;
Conducted laboratory determination of specific electrical resistance (SER) of frozen and thawed soils;
Processed field data and correlated findings with engineering-geological drilling results.
Identified significant differences in the SER of frozen clay and sandy deposits;
Frozen clay has lower SER (4.5-6 Ohm*m), while sandy deposits may exceed 1000 Ohm*m;
Sandy strata show greater continuity and clayey strata correlate with cooled rock areas.

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Ermolai Igorevich Balihin (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e9bc1285696592c86ed4a0 https://doi.org/10.7256/2453-8922.2026.2.79374

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