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Ice Core
An Ice Core (/aɪs kɔːr/) is a cylindrical section of ice obtained by drilling into glaciers and ice sheets. These cores provide valuable information about the climate and atmosphere of the past, making them an important tool in climate research.
Etymology
The term "Ice Core" is derived from the English words "ice" and "core", referring to the method of obtaining a central section or 'core' from the ice.
Related Terms
- Glacier: A large, slow-moving mass of ice, formed from compacted layers of snow, that slowly deforms and flows in response to gravity.
- Ice Sheet: A mass of glacier ice that covers surrounding terrain and is greater than 50,000 km².
- Climate Research: The scientific study of climate, particularly of the causes and effects of changes in global climate patterns.
- Paleoclimatology: The study of changes in climate taken on the scale of the entire history of Earth.
- Atmosphere: The layer of gases surrounding a planet or other astronomical body.
Pronunciation
Ice Core: /aɪs kɔːr/
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ice core
- Wikipedia's article - Ice core
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