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Mineralogy, Geochemistry And Morphology Of Arctic Gossans On Axel Heiberg Island, NU, Canada: Spectroscopic Investigation And Implications For Mars

by Keith Cowing

Gossans are formed through the oxidation of sulfide ore deposits by fluids, such as meteoric water or hydrothermal solutions, leading to locally acidic conditions.

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Video: A Journey to Mars: McGill Arctic Research Station, Expedition Fiord, Nunavut Canada

by Keith Cowing

Dale Andersen: A quick journey north to the McGill Arctic Research Station at Expedition Fiord, Axel Heiberg Island.

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McGill High Arctic Research Station Photo Report – Dale Andersen: 8 April 2009 Colour Peak Springs

by Keith Cowing

There are several regions on Earth where mean annual temperatures are well below freezing and yet liquid water persists. Such polar regions provide excellent analogs to study the hydrological cycle […]

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McGill High Arctic Research Station Photo Report: 4 April 2009 M.A.R.S. At Sunset

by Keith Cowing

Dale Andersen: One of the more delightful attributes of working in the high arctic, and in a region with mountains and glaciers is watching the scenery under a variety of […]

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McGill High Arctic Research Station (MARS) Photo Report: 3 April 2009

by Keith Cowing

Dale Andersen: Wayne Pollard and I just returned from a 30 km run (by skidoo) out to the mouth of Expedition Fiord where we have one in a series of […]

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A Skype Chat and Tour With Astrobiologist Dale Andersen on Axel Heiberg Island

by Keith Cowing

Editor’s note: I got an email from astrobiologist Dale Andersen (@daleandersen on Twitter) just before 8 pm EDT tonight telling me to get on Skype. Dale is currently working at […]

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McGill High Arctic Research Station (MARS) Status Report: 16 April 2008

by Keith Cowing

Dale Andersen: Here are a few more pictures and words for you regarding the CSA/McGill University Satellite system here at the CSA camp at Expedition Fiord on Axel Heiberg. Note […]

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McGill High Arctic Research Station (MARS) Status Report: 12 April 2008

by Keith Cowing

Dale Andersen: The photos here were taken yesterday (satellite receiver) and last week (aerial of the CSA camp). More when time permits. I have to go hit the road via […]

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McGill Arctic Research Station (M.A.R.S.) Weather Video

by dale_andersen

Dale Andersen: The Campbell Scientific met station (automated weather station) we installed last April at M.A.R.S includes an enclosed digital camera (CC640) that is programmed to acquire two images per […]

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