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A land-to-ocean perspective on the magnitude, source and implication of DIC flux from major Arctic rivers to the Arctic Ocean
Article first published online: 14 DEC 2012
DOI: 10.1029/2011GB004192
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, , , , , , and (2012), A land-to-ocean perspective on the magnitude, source and implication of DIC flux from major Arctic rivers to the Arctic Ocean, Global Biogeochem. Cycles, 26, GB4018, doi:10.1029/2011GB004192.
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- Issue published online: 14 DEC 2012
- Article first published online: 14 DEC 2012
- Manuscript Accepted: 20 OCT 2012
- Manuscript Revised: 7 MAY 2012
- Manuscript Received: 23 AUG 2011
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