Antarctic Science - Global Concerns (Paperback)

Public awareness of the importance of Antarctic research, particularly in relation to global problems, has increased. The book spans a broad spectrum of Antarctic science from the "ozone hole" to microbiology to the sea ice. The main focus is on the role of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in the world climate system, e.g. the formation of sea ice and its relevance to ocean circulation, the biological pump in relation to CO2 release. The past climate history is revealed by the analysis of ice cores and sediments. Studies of plate tectonics and fossil records reach further back in earth history. Key words in the biological chapters are krill and the rich Antarctic benthos. Finally, the potential conflict between conservationists, researchers and tourists is discussed.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	May 1994
First published:	May 1994
Editors:	Gotthilf Hempel
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	287
ISBN-13:	978-3-540-57559-7
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Oceanography (seas) Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Meteorology > General Promotions
LSN:	3-540-57559-6
Barcode:	9783540575597

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