Holocene temperature and environmental reconstruction from lake sediments in the Søndre Strømfjord region, southern West Greenland

Authors

  • Klaus P. Brodersen Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Thoravej 8, DK-2400 Copenhagen NV, Denmark
  • Claus Lindegaard Freshwater Biological Laboratory, University of Copenhagen, Helsingørsgade 51, DK-3400 Hillerød, Denmark
  • N. John Anderson Institute of Geography, University of Copenhagen, Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K, Denmark

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34194/ggub.v189.5157

Abstract

Instrumental temperature records indicate that the mean annual surface-air temperature of the Earth has risen approximately 0.6°C since 1860 (IPCC 2001). Increased global warming can have considerable influence at high latitudes, and among the major concerns are the effects on the sensitive arctic ecosystems and the possible reduction in the diversity of regional flora and fauna. Arctic organisms are highly adapted to extreme environmental conditions and have difficulties coping with any additional stresses or disturbances.

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Published

2001-10-31

How to Cite

Brodersen, K. P. ., Lindegaard, C. ., & Anderson, N. J. . (2001). Holocene temperature and environmental reconstruction from lake sediments in the Søndre Strømfjord region, southern West Greenland. Geology of Greenland Survey Bulletin, 189, 59–64. https://doi.org/10.34194/ggub.v189.5157

Issue

Vol. 189 (2001): Review of Greenland Activities 2000

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RESEARCH ARTICLE | SHORT

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