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NorthGRIP Methane Carbon Isotopes

Entry ID: NorthGRIP_Methane_Carbon_Isotopes

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Summary

Abstract: This data set contains carbon isotope and concentration data for methane
extracted from the NorthGRIP ice core and firn gas at the University of
Colorado. Raw values are listed by depth and value. The data is also listed as
corrected for gravitation and diffusion effects by depth and age inferred from
an age model.

Location Keywords

CONTINENT > ANTARCTICA > NORTHGRIP

GEOGRAPHIC REGION > POLAR

Science Keywords

PALEOCLIMATE > ICE CORE RECORDS > ISOTOPES

PALEOCLIMATE > ICE CORE RECORDS > METHANE

CRYOSPHERE > GLACIERS/ICE SHEETS > FIRN

ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY > CARBON AND HYDROCARBON COMPOUNDS > METHANE

ISO Topic Category

CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE

ENVIRONMENT

GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION

INLAND WATERS

Instrument

CORING DEVICES

Originating Center

Data Center

National Snow and Ice Data Center

Data Center URL: http://nsidc.org
Dataset ID: NorthGRIP Methane Carbon Isotopes

Data Center Personnel
Name: JAMES W.C. WHITE Phone: 303 492 7909 Fax: 303 492 6388 Email: james.white at colorado.edu Contact Address: Campus Box 450 University of Colorado City: Boulder Province or State: Colorado Postal Code: 80309 Country: USA