Densification and Recrystallization of Firn at Dome C, Central East Antarctica

• Main Author: Alley, Richard B.
• Other Authors: Williams, I. M. (Ian M.)
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: The Ohio State University 1980
• Subjects: East Antarctica; Gow; South Pole; Antarc*; Antarctica; South pole
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1811/58532

A study of variations of density, crystal size, and crystal shape with depth to 50 m depth for Dome C, central East Antarctica, is reported. The critical point in the depth-density profile is less sharply defined than at many locations. Benson's model for variation of pore space with depth prov...