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Title: Lysimeter chemistry from the Ice Storm Experiment (ISE) at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest
Abstract
An ice storm simulation was performed at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest to evaluate impacts of these extreme weather events on northern hardwood forests. Water was pumped from theMore>>
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Environmental Data Initiative
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NSF-PAR ID:
10317016
Award ID(s):
1637685
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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