How allogenic factors affect succession in glacier forefields
In glacier forefields, the chronosequence approach is used to investigate ecological,
biogeochemical and physical features of autogenic successional change as a function of …
biogeochemical and physical features of autogenic successional change as a function of …
Antarctica as a reservoir of planetary analogue environments
One of the main objectives of astrobiological research is the investigation of the habitability
of other planetary bodies. Since space exploration missions are expensive and require long …
of other planetary bodies. Since space exploration missions are expensive and require long …
Valley floor climate observations from the McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica, 1986–2000
Climate observations from the McMurdo dry valleys, East Antarctica are presented from a
network of seven valley floor automatic meteorological stations during the period 1986 to …
network of seven valley floor automatic meteorological stations during the period 1986 to …
Antarctic climate cooling and terrestrial ecosystem response
The average air temperature at the Earth's surface has increased by 0.06° C per decade
during the 20th century, and by 0.19° C per decade from 1979 to 1998. Climate models …
during the 20th century, and by 0.19° C per decade from 1979 to 1998. Climate models …
Soil microbial responses to increased moisture and organic resources along a salinity gradient in a polar desert
Microbial communities in extreme environments often have low diversity and specialized
physiologies suggesting a limited resistance to change. The McMurdo Dry Valleys (MDV) …
physiologies suggesting a limited resistance to change. The McMurdo Dry Valleys (MDV) …
Deep groundwater and potential subsurface habitats beneath an Antarctic dry valley
The occurrence of groundwater in Antarctica, particularly in the ice-free regions and along
the coastal margins is poorly understood. Here we use an airborne transient …
the coastal margins is poorly understood. Here we use an airborne transient …
[PDF][PDF] Snow in the McMurdo dry valleys, Antarctica
Snowfall was measured at 11 sites in the McMurdo Dry Valleys to determine its magnitude,
its temporal changes, and spatial patterns. Annual values ranged from 3 to 50 mm water …
its temporal changes, and spatial patterns. Annual values ranged from 3 to 50 mm water …
A contemporary microbially maintained subglacial ferrous" ocean"
An active microbial assemblage cycles sulfur in a sulfate-rich, ancient marine brine beneath
Taylor Glacier, an outlet glacier of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, with Fe (III) serving as the …
Taylor Glacier, an outlet glacier of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, with Fe (III) serving as the …
Dry valley streams in Antarctica: ecosystems waiting for water
DM McKnight, DK Niyogi, AS Alger, A Bomblies… - Bioscience, 1999 - academic.oup.com
Antarctica, the striking features of the stark landscape include the wide expanses of barren
ground patterned with large hexagonal shapes created by periglacial (freeze-thaw) …
ground patterned with large hexagonal shapes created by periglacial (freeze-thaw) …
Evolution of cryoconite holes and their contribution to meltwater runoff from glaciers in the McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica
Cryoconite holes are water-filled holes in the surface of a glacier caused by enhanced ice
melt around trapped sediment. Measurements on the ablation zones of four glaciers in …
melt around trapped sediment. Measurements on the ablation zones of four glaciers in …