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Steady-state thermal gradient in the sediments of a meromictic lake

1967; American Geophysical Union; Volume: 72; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1029/jz072i012p03049

2156-2202

Noye M. Johnson, Gene E. Likens,

Calcium Carbonate Crystallization and Inhibition

Steady-state thermal conditions have been found in the sediments of a small meromictic lake. The temperature gradient at the center of the lake is constant and has a value of 0.20°C/m during the year. Total heat flow through these sediments is calculated to be 2.8 × 10−6 cal/cm² sec. Approximately half of this flux is attributed to the temperature contrasts between the rim and the central portion of the lake's basin.