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Geological and geomorphic data and Sirius Group core analysis (stratigraphy, petrographical analysis, ground temperature and isotope analysis) from Table Mountain to determine the depositional history
Entry ID: K047_1996_1997_NZ_1

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Summary
Abstract: The depositional and post depositional history of the Sirius Group tillite in the Dry Valleys area was investigated to resolve the ongoing debate as to whether the East Antarctic ice sheet formed 14 million years ago and retained its shape until present day (stabilists view) or if the nearly complete deglaciation of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet occurred 3 million years ago explaining the presence ... View entire text
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: -77.96   S: -77.96   E: 161.97   W: 161.97
Min Altitude: 1000 Max Altitude: 2200
Min Depth: 0 Max Depth: 10
  N: -77.93   S: -77.93   E: 160.45   W: 160.45
Min Altitude: 1000 Max Altitude: 2200
Min Depth: 0 Max Depth: 10
  N: -77.91   S: -77.91   E: 161.63   W: 161.63
Min Altitude: 1000 Max Altitude: 2200
Min Depth: 0 Max Depth: 10

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1996-11-14
Stop Date: 1996-12-19
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Platform
FIELD SURVEYS Ancillary Description
GROUND-BASED OBSERVATIONS Ancillary Description
FIELD INVESTIGATION Ancillary Description
Instrument
ROCK CORERS Ancillary Description
SEDIMENT CORERS Ancillary Description
VISUAL OBSERVATIONS Ancillary Description
Quality Samples are stored at Victoria University Wellington and available for use. Please contact the investigator for more information.
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
WARREN DICKINSON
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: +64 4 463 6199
Fax: +64 4 463 5186
Email: Warren.Dickinson at vuw.ac.nz
Contact Address:
School of Geography
Environment and Earth Science
Victoria University of Wellington
PO BOX 600
City: Wellington
Country: NEW ZEALAND
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Publications/References
Dickinson, W.W. Rosen, M.R. 2003 Antarctica permafrost: an analogue for water and diagenetic minerals on Mars. Geology 31(3): 199-202
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2009-03-03
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-03-03

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