Ben Miller
2/13/12
Lake Vostok Breached!
Purpose: The purpose of my presentation was to make people aware of this groundbreaking event but at the same time, discuss the possible negative side effects of the project.
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think this was an irresponsible decision on the Russians part to break the ice? Would you have broken the ice to test the water?
- Do you think this should have been a global decision rather than a Russian one?
- Do you guys hope that we find new life species?
Additional Info: Prehistoric lake
- Trapped under 12,300 ft. of ice for 25 million years
- Lake Vostok is actually the third largest lake in the world
- The lakes are rich in oxygen (making them oligotrophic), with levels of the element some 50 times higher than what would be found in your typical freshwater lake. The high gas concentration is thought to be because of the enormous weight and pressure of the continental ice cap.
- Will be sampling water in November/Sending robots down to sample water.
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