Atmospheric Chemistry
Atmospheric chemistry that is captured in ice cores offer scientists a unique opportunity to uncover how climate and environmental conditions on Earth have changed over time. In addition, ice cores can be used to access the impact of human activities on atmospheric composition (natural vs. anthropogenic chemistry).
Dust
Sea Salts
Volcanic Emissions
Natural Sources
Anthropogenic Sources
Industry
Agriculture
Links to ice core records from around the world...
Chemistry in
Ice Cores
Human Impact Figure