Aqueous geochemistry as an indicator of chemical weathering on southeastern Alexander Island, Antarctica1
Chemical alteration of rock in the Antarctic is considered to be less dominant than physical weathering processes. The research presented in this discussion represents investigations to determine the extent of contemporary chemical weathering in an area that hitherto has not been investigated. A gla...
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ftnerc:oai:nora.nerc.ac.uk:514600 2023-05-15T13:15:15+02:00 Aqueous geochemistry as an indicator of chemical weathering on southeastern Alexander Island, Antarctica1 Meiklejohn, I. Hall, K. 1997 http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/514600/ https://doi.org/10.1080/10889379709377620 unknown Taylor and Francis Meiklejohn, I.; Hall, K. 1997 Aqueous geochemistry as an indicator of chemical weathering on southeastern Alexander Island, Antarctica1. Polar Geography, 21 (2). 101-112. https://doi.org/10.1080/10889379709377620 <https://doi.org/10.1080/10889379709377620> Publication - Article PeerReviewed 1997 ftnerc https://doi.org/10.1080/10889379709377620 2023-02-04T19:43:37Z Chemical alteration of rock in the Antarctic is considered to be less dominant than physical weathering processes. The research presented in this discussion represents investigations to determine the extent of contemporary chemical weathering in an area that hitherto has not been investigated. A glacial outwash stream on southeastern Alexander Island was investigated to determine the extent of active chemical weathering. Data indicate that solution of minerals does take place during the Antarctic summer when water is present. Contrary to studies elsewhere in the Antarctic, there is little evidence of maritime or biological influences on the observed weathering regime. Although chemical weathering is active, its relative importance compared to that of physical weathering could not be determined. Article in Journal/Newspaper Alexander Island Antarc* Antarctic Polar Geography Natural Environment Research Council: NERC Open Research Archive Antarctic The Antarctic Alexander Island ENVELOPE(-69.895,-69.895,-71.287,-71.287) Polar Geography 21 2 101 112 |
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Chemical alteration of rock in the Antarctic is considered to be less dominant than physical weathering processes. The research presented in this discussion represents investigations to determine the extent of contemporary chemical weathering in an area that hitherto has not been investigated. A glacial outwash stream on southeastern Alexander Island was investigated to determine the extent of active chemical weathering. Data indicate that solution of minerals does take place during the Antarctic summer when water is present. Contrary to studies elsewhere in the Antarctic, there is little evidence of maritime or biological influences on the observed weathering regime. Although chemical weathering is active, its relative importance compared to that of physical weathering could not be determined. |
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Meiklejohn, I. Hall, K. Aqueous geochemistry as an indicator of chemical weathering on southeastern Alexander Island, Antarctica1 |
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Aqueous geochemistry as an indicator of chemical weathering on southeastern Alexander Island, Antarctica1 |
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Aqueous geochemistry as an indicator of chemical weathering on southeastern Alexander Island, Antarctica1 |
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Aqueous geochemistry as an indicator of chemical weathering on southeastern Alexander Island, Antarctica1 |
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Aqueous geochemistry as an indicator of chemical weathering on southeastern Alexander Island, Antarctica1 |
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Aqueous geochemistry as an indicator of chemical weathering on southeastern Alexander Island, Antarctica1 |
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aqueous geochemistry as an indicator of chemical weathering on southeastern alexander island, antarctica1 |
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Alexander Island Antarc* Antarctic Polar Geography |
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Meiklejohn, I.; Hall, K. 1997 Aqueous geochemistry as an indicator of chemical weathering on southeastern Alexander Island, Antarctica1. Polar Geography, 21 (2). 101-112. https://doi.org/10.1080/10889379709377620 <https://doi.org/10.1080/10889379709377620> |
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