Videos of Basal Ice in Boreholes on the Kamb Ice Stream in West Antarctica
Data DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7265/N5028PFH
Cite as
Engelhardt, H. (2013) "Videos of Basal Ice in Boreholes on the Kamb Ice Stream in West Antarctica" U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Data Center. doi: https://doi.org/10.7265/N5028PFH.
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Abstract
This data set is a collection of video data of basal ice taken in a borehole on the Kamb Ice Stream in West Antarctica. Ice streams are an expression of the inherent instability of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, and their behavior is a key control on the overall ice-sheet mass balance. Understanding the response of the ice sheet in a warming climate requires a thorough understanding of the internal dynamics of ice streams, in addition to the relevant ice-atmosphere and ice-ocean interactions in the region. The basal environment of the ice streams and of many glaciers is a key scientific interest, including conditions, mainly basal sliding, that lead to fast flow of the ice. The purpose of this data set is to present a review of the full range of original video recordings from the basal ice of the Kamb Ice Stream. Direct observations at the ice-stream bed are a crucial complement to modeling efforts predicting future scenarios in a warming climate.
Creator(s):
Engelhardt, Hermann;
Kamb, Barclay
Date Created:
2013-02-14
Repository:
USAP-DC (current)
- NSIDC (original)
Spatial Extent(s)
West: -136.404633, East: -136.404633, South: -82.39955, North: -82.39955
Temporal Extent(s)
Start: 2001-01-14 - End: 2001-01-14
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Version:
1
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