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Record Search Query: Science Keywords>CRYOSPHERE>FROZEN GROUND>ACTIVE LAYER
Fossil-rich lacustrine deposits in the Dry Valleys, Antarctica
Entry ID: ANT-0440711_BU-054-003

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Summary
Abstract: The data set includes fossil images,trace-element geochemical analyses of volcanic tephra, geochronologic data for Dry Valleys ashfall deposits, locations and description of soil pits in the Antarctic Dry Valleys, and surface meteorological data.
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Description: Boston University, Department of Earth Sciences, Antarctic Research Group home page

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Description: NSF Award Abstract
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: -76.5   S: -78.5   E: 164.5   W: 160.0

Location Keywords
Science Keywords
PALEOCLIMATE > LAND RECORDS > MACROFOSSILS Parameter Definition
PALEOCLIMATE > LAND RECORDS > MICROFOSSILS Parameter Definition
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Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
THE OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY (ORNL) DISTRIBUTED ACTIVE ARCHIVE CENTER (DAAC) Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://daac.ornl.gov/
Dataset ID: 799

Data Center Personnel
Name: ORNL DAAC USER SERVICES OFFICE
Phone: (865) 574-7447
Email: uso at daac.ornl.gov
Contact Address:
ORNL DAAC User Services Office
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
City: Oak Ridge
Province or State: TN
Postal Code: 37831-6407
Country: USA
Personnel
WILLIAM W. HARGROVE
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: (865) 241-2748
Email: hnw at fire.esd.ornl.gov
Contact Address:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Environmental Sciences Division
P.O. Box 2008, M.S. 6407
City: Oak Ridge
Province or State: TN
Postal Code: 37831-6407
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2005-09-08
Last DIF Revision Date: 2012-05-21

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