abstract
Fifteen accumulation years (1956 to 1970) were recognized in a 10 m core by detailed study of the depth/density profile. The mean annual accumulation at Grunehogna base (72°02,3'S,02°48,5'W) over this period was 34,5 g cm-2 yr-1 with a local temporal variability of 8,3 g cm-2 yr-1.