Climate Change and Atmosphere: Greenland Ice Sheet
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Climate Change and Atmosphere: Greenland Ice Sheet
Mike Bergin sampling snow Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149680221 File Size: 42373 Comments: 0 / Views: 881 Description: Mike is a getting a sample of snow from our 3 meter snow pit. |
Digging a snow pit Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149680073 File Size: 40106 Comments: 0 / Views: 828 Description: Casey and Gayle begin our snow pit while wearing clean suits. |
Popped Balloon Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149435697 File Size: 55997 Comments: 0 / Views: 853 Description: Katie and Jeff were able to retrieve the instrument box after the balloon returned to the ground twenty-six kilometers from camp. |
The Balloon Rises Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149435222 File Size: 24497 Comments: 0 / Views: 777 Description: Katie lets go of the balloon so it can collect important information about the ozone layer. | ||
Launch of a Balloon, S... Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149435019 File Size: 47395 Comments: 0 / Views: 822 Description: Mr. McMahon helps Katie and Jeff attach the instrument box to the balloon. |
Launching a Balloon, S... Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149434720 File Size: 50793 Comments: 0 / Views: 824 Description: Katie is getting ready to launch the balloon to measure the ozone layer. |
The House Mouse Finds ... Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149430905 File Size: 46446 Comments: 0 / Views: 1140 Description: There are benefits to being the House Mouse. Sometimes you find some delicious surprises. |
Freezer Stairs, Summit... Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149430759 File Size: 36940 Comments: 0 / Views: 786 Description: These stairs lead to the "freezer" in the ground at Summit, Greenland. | ||
Inside the Freezer at ... Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149428176 File Size: 73471 Comments: 0 / Views: 811 Description: This photograph shows what it looks like inside the freezer at Summit, Greenland. As of June, 2006, you need to go down 27 steps below the surface of the snow to get to the freezer. Look to the right of the photograph. Can you tell what the walls of the freezer are made of? Can you see the ice crystals that have formed on the ceiling of the freezer? |
The Entrance to the Fr... Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149427428 File Size: 45344 Comments: 0 / Views: 802 Description: This door marks the spot to the freezer located below the snow. As of June, 2006, you must descend 27 steps to get to the bottom of the freezer. |
Mr. McMahon, the House... Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149426539 File Size: 62304 Comments: 0 / Views: 866 Description: As "House Mouse", Mr. McMahon had to vacuum the Big House at Summit, Greenland. |
Mr. McMahon, the House... Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149426159 File Size: 80597 Comments: 0 / Views: 850 Description: Everyone at Summit camp will need to be the "house mouse" at least one time during their stay. | ||
Ice Core Drill Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149294530 File Size: 36200 Comments: 0 / Views: 798 Description: Here is the ice core drill that is used to collect ice core samples. |
Ice Core Chip Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149294332 File Size: 83304 Comments: 0 / Views: 808 Description: Sometimes a piece of the ice core sample will break off. Here is an ice core chip. Can you see the trapped bubbles in the ice? These bubbles contain the air from many years ago. |
Zoe with an ice core s... Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149294146 File Size: 77652 Comments: 0 / Views: 841 Description: Zoe has just pulled up an ice core sample from 76 m below the surface. How long is this ice core sample? |
Gayle and Meredith sho... Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149250242 File Size: 41622 Comments: 0 / Views: 862 Description: Gayle is wearing a balaclava and Meredith is wearing a neck gaiter. Both types of head gear are aimed at keep you warm and toasty on the ice sheet. | ||
Cirrus Clouds Over Sum... Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149094874 File Size: 51280 Comments: 0 / Views: 748 Description: Cirrus Clouds Over Summit, Greenland |
Catepillar bulldozer l... Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149093410 File Size: 70649 Comments: 0 / Views: 826 Description: Brad is loading snow into the melter to make water for us at Summit, Greenland. Shannon is in the background. |
The Pig at Summit Gree... Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149093066 File Size: 66334 Comments: 0 / Views: 686 Description: The pig is a big water container that is used to transport water from the snow melter to the buildings. Can you guess why it is called the pig? |
Experimental Results (... Uploaded by: Kevin_McMahon On: 1149020914 File Size: 69082 Comments: 0 / Views: 1031 Description: From May 26 journal entry: | ||
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