Snow scientist helps archaeologists know where to look for finds

A study underway at Gates of the Arctic National Park is looking at how warming temperatures are eroding snow that can carry important archaeological information.
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Molly Tedesche is a snow hydrologist and engineering PhD student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. This summer she worked in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve studying the location and dynamics of snow patches. Contrary to appearances, the structure of these snow patches is complex and multi-layered.
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