Casey Station Fuel Leak Soil Samples for TPH Analysis

Sixteen soil samples were collected near the Casey EPH fuel tank supply line leak in Antarctica for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon analysis. The AU_AADC organization documented sample locations, depths, collection dates, and collector names. Samples were taken on February 13 and March 20, 2012.

Use Cases

• Map the spatial extent of contamination using the Easting and Northing coordinates of the sixteen sample points.
• Analyze the relationship between Sample Depth and observed hydrocarbon presence noted in the Comment field.
• Correlate the Sample Date with sampling strategies described in the Comment field to understand the investigation timeline.
• Identify sampling personnel and methods for quality assurance using the Sampler and Comment columns.

Strengths

• Sixteen precisely geolocated samples with UTM 49S coordinates (Easting, Northing).
• Sample metadata includes collection date, depth, collector name, and descriptive comments.
• Samples target a specific, documented fuel leak incident (IHIS report 2684).

Limitations

• Very small sample size of 16 records limits statistical power.
• Sample Depth data is incomplete ('where recorded'), reducing consistency.
• Data is from a single, brief investigation period in early 2012.

Provenance

Source

AU_AADC (Australian Antarctic Data Centre).

Collection Method

Soil samples collected manually at specified locations and a 5m grid pattern for laboratory TPH analysis.

Time Range

February 13, 2012 to March 20, 2012.

Freshness

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Geography

Vicinity of the Casey EPH fuel tank, Antarctica (UTM zone 49S).