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LAC
The study of sediment records from Arctic lakes in Russia, Greenland and Alaska to determine vegetation changes associated with past climate warming events, and how these have impacted on the lakes’ role as carbon sinks or carbon emitters.
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Landslide-Tsunami
Investigating the various ways in which Arctic climate warming could potentially influence the stability of marine sediment slopes and trigger underwater landslides.
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TEA-COSI
This project aims to reduce the uncertainties in our understanding of how atmosphere, sea-ice and ocean interact to influence Arctic climate and so develop better predictive capabilities.
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Methane Hydrates
Investigating and modelling how ocean warming can affect the stability of methane hydrates in Arctic Ocean sediments, causing hydrates to thaw and the greenhouse gas methane to be released into the surrounding seawater and the atmosphere.
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Blog: LAC project arrival at Disko
Arriving at Disko Island (known as Qeqertarsuaq in Greenlandic) the team prepare for fieldwork.
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News: Declassified sub data to shed light on Arctic
Science Magazine news story on SEATS project.
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Blog: LAC project at Disko 4 – mosquitoes and icebergs
LAC project latest blog featuring icebergs and more mosquitoes as the intrepid scientists boat and hike to Disko lake 4.
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News: IASC Medal Award 2014
Reminder - IASC Medal Award 2014 nominations open
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News: Respecting the Arctic, promoting UK interests
New UK report shows that respect for Arctic states, local people and the environment is fundamental to Arctic engagement. It also highlights Arctic Research Programme's importance.
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