Climatic controls on active layer dynamics: Amsler Island, Antarctica

• Published in: Antarctic Science
• Main Authors: Wilhelm, Kelly R., Bockheim, James G.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 2016
• Subjects: Geology; Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics; Oceanography; Antarctic; Antarctic Peninsula; Amsler Island; Antarc*; Antarctic Science; Antarctica
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0954102016000511; https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0954102016000511

Abstract Variations in atmospheric conditions can be important factors influencing temperature dynamics within the active layer of a soil. Solar radiation and air temperature can directly alter ground surface temperatures, while variations in wind and precipitation can control how quickly heat is ca...