Ice Core Analysis (IMAGE) Desert Research Institute Caption An ice core section is simultaneously analyzed for a variety of elements and chemical species in DRI's ultra-trace ice core laboratory while slowly melting the ice on a heated melter plate Credit Joseph McConnell Usage Restrictions Please contact Justin Broglio prior to photo use. Additional photos are available upon request. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.