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Section 1: Site Overview
Identity
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Basin / Site Name
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Mackenzie River Basin
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Country; Province/State
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Alberta, Canada
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Website
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Operational Management
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McMaster University
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Abstract
Oversight/Contacts
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Sean Carey | Project PI | |
John Pomeroy | Site PI | |
Basin / Site Location (Centroid Coordinates)
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Coordinate Format
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Latitude
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Longitude
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Degrees Minutes Seconds
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Decimal Degrees
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52.1888
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-117.24955
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Purpose / Scientific Focus
The Athabasca Glacier serves as a crucial indicator of climate change in Canada. It has undergone significant recession over the past century, with 2023 bring more glacier ice melt than any of the previous 10 years. Monitoring of Athabasca Glacier helps researchers understand the long-term effects of climate change on glacial environments. Diverse research at the Athabasca Glacier contribute to understanding microbial ecology, glacial dynamics, and climate change impacts.
Basin / Site Characteristics
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Location (Physiographic Region)
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Area (km2)
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Elevation (m; Mean, Maximum, Minimum)
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Description (Physical–Ecological–Climatic Characteristics)
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Drainage / River System
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Site History or Historical Context
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Years of Data
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Other Information
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Glacierized Area (% and year(s) measured)
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Main Land Cover(s)
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Lithology / Soils
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J F M A M J J A S O N D A
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Mean Monthly and Annual Temperature (°C)
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J F M A M J J A S O N D A
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Mean Total Monthly and Annual Precipitation (mm)
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Snow Characteristics
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Additional Noteworthy Characteristics of Basin/Site
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Section 2: Observations
Observation Stations
Meteorological Variables and Sensor Details
Additional Notes and Details on Meteorological Observations
Hydrological Variables and Sensor Details
Additional Notes and Details on Hydrological Observations
Water Quality Variables and Sensor Details
Additional Notes and Details on Water Quality Observations
Other Hydrological and Cryospheric Measurements and Observations
Additional Notes and Details on Other Measurements and Observations
Modelling (Model Applications, Purpose, Advancements, etc.)
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