Major Ion Concentrations in 2004 South Pole Ice Core, Version 1
Data set id:
NSIDC-0542
DOI: 10.7265/N5HX19N8

Overview

A 180 m ice core drilled at South Pole in 2004/2005 was analyzed for concentrations of major ions at a depth resolution of approximately 2 cm. Measured ions are chloride, nitrate, sulfate, sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. The bottom of the core has been dated to 1830 years before 2004.
Parameter(s):
IONS
Platform(s):
LABORATORY
Sensor(s):
ION CHROMATOGRAPHS
Data Format(s):
Excel
Temporal Coverage:
1 January 2004 to 31 December 2005
Temporal Resolution:
Not Specified
Spatial Resolution:
  • Not Specified
Spatial Coverage:
N:
-90
S:
-90
E:
0
W:
0
Blue outlined yellow areas on the map below indicate the spatial coverage for this data set.
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