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Record Search Query: [Parameters: Topic='SOLID EARTH', Term='VOLCANOES', Variable_Level_1='VOLCANIC GASES']
The geothermal and volcanic activity of Mt Melbourne and Mt Erebus
Entry ID: K044_1972_1973_NZ_1

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Summary
Abstract: The geology and the geothermal and volcanic activity of Mt Melbourne and Mt Erebus was investigated by surveying the summit craters of each volcano. At Mt Melbourne, the thermal activity was investigated at the crater summit including heated ground and ice pinnacles or towers. Two main areas of warm ground exist on the edge of the caldera and a third area lower on the north western slope. Moss ... View entire text
Geographic Coverage
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1.   N: -74.35   S: -74.35   E: 164.7   W: 164.7   (View on interactive map)
Min Altitude: 700 Max Altitude: 2000
2.   N: -77.53   S: -77.53   E: 167.17   W: 167.17   (View on interactive map)
Min Altitude: 3500 Max Altitude: 4020


Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1972-12-12
Stop Date: 1973-01-06
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FIELD SURVEYS Ancillary Description
GROUND-BASED OBSERVATIONS Ancillary Description
FIELD INVESTIGATION Ancillary Description
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VISUAL OBSERVATIONS Ancillary Description
Quality There were two main investigators involved in this field party, Philip Kyle and Werner Giggenbach. Werner Giggenbach passed away recently. Any further information should be directed to Dr Philip Kyle.
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Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Antarctica New Zealand, New Zealand Antarctic Institute, New Zealand Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/

Data Center Personnel
Name: SHULAMIT GORDON
Phone: +64 3 358 0200
Fax: +64 3 358 0211
Email: s.gordon at antarcticanz.govt.nz
Contact Address:
Antarctica New Zealand
Private Bag 4745
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
Personnel
PHILIP R. KYLE
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: 505 835-5995
Fax: 505 835-6436
Email: kyle at nmt.edu
Contact Address:
Department of Earth and Environmental Science
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
801 Leroy Place
City: Socorro
Province or State: NM
Postal Code: 87801-4796
Country: USA
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Publications/References
Giggenbach, W.F. Geothermal ice caves on Mt Erebus, Ross Island, Antarctica. New Zealand journal of geology and geophysics 19(3): 365-372, 1976.
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2009-02-03
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-02-10

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