Videos of Basal Ice in Boreholes on the Kamb Ice Stream in West Antarctica, Version 1
Data set id:
NSIDC-0528
DOI: 10.7265/N5028PFH

Overview

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.
Parameter(s):
BOREHOLES
Platform(s):
GROUND-BASED OBSERVATIONS
Sensor(s):
CAMERAS
Data Format(s):
AVI
Temporal Coverage:
14 January 2001 to 14 January 2001
Temporal Resolution:
Not Specified
Spatial Resolution:
  • Not Specified
Spatial Coverage:
N:
-82.39955
S:
-82.39955
E:
-136.404633
W:
-136.404633
Blue outlined yellow areas on the map below indicate the spatial coverage for this data set.
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