SharePhysical, chemical and biological processes in Lake Vostok and other Antarctic subglacial lakes.
Author(s) : SIEGERT M. J., ELLIS-EVANS J. C., TRANTER M., et al.
Type of article: Article
Summary
The paper reports on a lake, situated under the thick ice cover in the South pole continent. Life, under the form of microbial elements, is proven to be present in the lake, although the pressure and temperature are extreme.
Details
- Original title: Physical, chemical and biological processes in Lake Vostok and other Antarctic subglacial lakes.
- Record ID : 2002-2662
- Languages: English
- Source: Nature - vol. 414 - n. 6864
- Publication date: 2001/12/06
- Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.
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Indexing
- Themes: The influence of refrigeration on microorganisms, viruses and vaccines
- Keywords: Ice; Temperature; Antarctic; Process; Pressure; Lake; Water
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