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Press Release 09-133
Desert Dust Alters Ecology of Colorado Alpine Meadows
Accelerated snowmelt, prompted by dust, changes how plants respond to seasonal climate cues
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More dust covers snow in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado than previously documented.
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Scientists like Chris Landry, pictured, simulated dust effects on snowmelt in experiments.
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Experiments included using black fabric to absorb the Sun's energy; dust was added to other sites.
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Researchers found twelve "dust events" this winter; Andrew Temple of CSAS is pictured.
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