Sediment accumulation rates in the West Arm of Glacier Bay, Alaska based on Lead-210 analysis
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Bergquist, Justin
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School of Oceanography, University of Washington
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The rate of sedimentation in Glacier Bay is considerably higher than in similar environments. Because of glacier melt, sedimentation rate is an important indicator of climate change. This study measured 210Pb in sediment cores from the bay.
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Keil R., Kelley D., D'Asaro E., Krembs C., and Collins R.E. [Eds.] 2008. Proceedings from the University of Washington School of Oceanography Undergraduate Thesis Research Expedition to Glacier Bay Alaska, March 2008. 296pp.