Cook, J.M., Edwards, A., Takeuchi, N. et al. (1 more author) (2016) Cryoconite: The dark biological secret of the cryosphere. Progress in Physical Geography, 40 (1). pp. 66-111. ISSN 1477-0296
Abstract
Cryoconite is granular sediment found on glacier surfaces comprising both mineral and biological material. Despite long having been recognised as an important glaciological and biological phenomenon cryoconite remains relatively poorly understood. Here, we appraise the literature on cryoconite for the first time, with the aim of synthesising and evaluating current knowledge to direct future investigations. We review the properties of cryoconite, the environments in which it is found, the biology and biogeochemistry of cryoconite, and its interactions with climate and anthropogenic pollutants. We generally focus upon cryoconite in the Arctic in summer, with Antarctic and lower latitude settings examined individually. We then compare the current state-of-the-science with that at the turn of the twentieth century, and suggest directions for future research including specific recommendations for studies at a range of spatial scales and a framework for integrating these into a more holistic understanding of cryoconite and its role in the cryosphere.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © The Author(s) 2015. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Physical Geography. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | cryoconite biogeochemistry glaciology albedo nutrient cycling |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Department of Geography (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 19 Feb 2016 15:54 |
Last Modified: | 27 Mar 2018 16:02 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0309133315616574 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1177/0309133315616574 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:94604 |