Climate

High Elevation Lakes

We are currently taking samples of water and sediments from high-elevation lakes near the glaciers. Like ice cores from the glaciers themselves, these should contain substances that will help us understand the climate history of this region. The sampling is being done in conjunction with the Indonesian Institute of Sciences and the Indonesian Meteorological, Climatological… read more

By
Dwi Susanto
June 02, 2010

We are currently taking samples of water and sediments from high-elevation lakes near the glaciers. Like ice cores from the glaciers themselves, these should contain substances that will help us understand the climate history of this region. The sampling is being done in conjunction with the Indonesian Institute of Sciences and the Indonesian Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency.  Watch a video of the sampling.

Below are a couple of photos.

Dwi Susanto of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at high-elevation lake.
Dwi Susanto of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at high-elevation lake.
Ohio State University researcher Broxton Bird assists with the sampling
Ohio State University researcher Broxton Bird assists with the sampling
Water sampling, unnamed "Lake 1," closest to the mine on the way to the glaciers, elevation 3800 meters.
Water sampling, unnamed "Lake 1," closest to the mine on the way to the glaciers, elevation 3800 meters.
Sediment sample at Lake 1, taken by Indonesian Science Insitute and Freeport researchers
Sediment sample at Lake 1, taken by Indonesian Science Insitute and Freeport researchers
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