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Extremophiles in Kamchatka: Kamchatka: The Explorer Impulse (Clip)

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00:05:16

This clip introduces the 2006 expedition to remote Kamchatka, Russia. Twenty scientists arrive via helicopter to study the unique microbiology and geochemistry of the hot springs of the Uzon Caldera. Microorganisms that can survive the scalding temperatures and acidity in the springs are called extremophiles, and understanding these organisms helps answer questions about the origin and evolution of life on earth.

Project: Evidence: Extremophiles in Kamchatka | Browse All

Date: June 15, 2006
Format: Expedition
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Geology/Earth Science, Life Science/Biology

Keywords: evidence, kamchatka, russia, extremophiles, hot springs, biology, geology, origin of life, evolution, microbiology


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More about the Exploratorium website: Evidence: Extremophiles in Kamchatka
	Videos introduce you to a remote area of the Russian far east and to scientists who look for life in the scalding, highly acidic hot springs found there.