A preliminary synoptic assessment of soil frost on Marion Island and the possible consequences of climate change in a maritime sub-Antarctic environment

Located in the sub-Antarctic, Marion Island (46° 54′ S, 37° 45′ E) has a distinct periglacial environment that is sensitive to climate change. Diurnal soil frost is the most important geomorphic process occurring on the island and this paper aims to unders...

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Main Author: Werner Nel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Norwegian Polar Institute 2012-03-01
Series:Polar Research
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Online Access:http://www.polarresearch.net/index.php/polar/article/view/17626/pdf_1