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Hurricane Mitch

Metadata:
Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Karen L McKee, PhD, USGS, National Wetlands Research Center
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: Hurricane Mitch
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Database
Description:
Abstract:
This data set consists of physico-chemical results and peat stratigraphy measured on the Pacific coast (Gulf of Fonseca) and Caribean (Bay Islands) Honduras and Punta Manabique, Guatemala.
Purpose:
To determine the impact of Hurricane Mitch on mangroves in three types of settings.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Multiple_Dates_Times:
Single_Date_Time:
Calendar_Date: 20000104
Single_Date_Time:
Calendar_Date: 20010110
Single_Date_Time:
Calendar_Date: 20000815
Currentness_Reference: Observed
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Description_of_Geographic_Extent: Gulf of Fonseca and Guanaja, Honduras and Punta Manabique, Guatemala
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: 85.85
East_Bounding_Coordinate: 88.531
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 16.5
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 13.33
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Physicochemistry
Theme_Keyword: soils
Theme_Keyword: species
Theme_Keyword: root production
Theme_Keyword: peat stratigraphy
Theme_Keyword: elevation change
Theme_Keyword: disturbance
Theme_Keyword: hurricane
Theme_Keyword: porewater
Theme_Keyword: nutrient
Theme_Keyword: salinity
Theme_Keyword: sulfide
Theme_Keyword: bulk density
Theme_Keyword: hydrology
Theme_Keyword: soil sheer strength
Theme_Keyword: redox potential
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Honduras
Place_Keyword: Guanaja
Place_Keyword: Gulf of Fonseca
Place_Keyword: Bay Islands
Place_Keyword: Guatemala
Place_Keyword: Punta Manabique
Place_Keyword: Pacific
Place_Keyword: Caribbean
Place_Keyword: Bahia la Graciosa
Taxonomy:
Keywords_Taxon:
Taxonomic_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Taxonomic_Keywords: Mangroves
Taxonomic_Keywords: Red Mangroves
Taxonomic_Keywords: Rhizophora mangle
Taxonomic_Keywords: Laguncularia racemosa
Taxonomic_Keywords: White mangrove
Taxonomic_Keywords: Buttonwood
Taxonomic_System:
Classification_System_Authority:
Classification_System_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Carolus Linnaeus
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: Linnaeus binomial
Taxonomic_Procedures: Species were identified by the experienced field observers.
Taxonomic_Completeness: All macrophytes within the study plots were identified to species.
General_Taxonomic_Coverage: To species level
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Kingdom
Taxon_Rank_Value: Plantae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Division
Taxon_Rank_Value: Angiospermae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Class
Taxon_Rank_Value: Dicotyledonae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Sub Class
Taxon_Rank_Value: Rosidae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Order
Taxon_Rank_Value: Rhizophorales
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Rhizophoraceae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Rhizophora
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: mangle
Applicable_Common_Name: Red Mangrove
Applicable_Common_Name: Red Mangrove
Applicable_Common_Name: Red Mangrove
Applicable_Common_Name: Red Mangrove
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Order
Taxon_Rank_Value: Myrtales
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Combretaceae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Laguncularia
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: species
Taxon_Rank_Value: racemosa
Applicable_Common_Name: Buttonwood
Applicable_Common_Name: Buttonwood
Applicable_Common_Name: Buttonwood
Applicable_Common_Name: Buttonwood
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Sub Class
Taxon_Rank_Value: Asteridae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Order
Taxon_Rank_Value: Lamiales
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Avicenniaceae
Taxon_Rank_Value: Family
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Avicennia
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: species
Taxon_Rank_Value: germinans
Applicable_Common_Name: Black Mangrove
Applicable_Common_Name: Black Mangrove
Applicable_Common_Name: Black Mangrove
Applicable_Common_Name: Black Mangrove
Access_Constraints:
Access to data sets is restricted to the Principal Investigator and collaborators during QA/QC review. Written notification of the Principal Investigator as to the intended use is required prior to accessing the data set during the restricted access period. After publication , the data will be made availible to the public. It is strongly recommended that these data are directly acquired from the distributor described above or from another USGS Biological Resources Division server and not indirectly through other sources which may have changed the data in some way. The distributor makes no claims as to the data's suitability for other purposes.
Use_Constraints:
Users other than collaborator should exercise caution in using these data sets. Proper use of these data requires specialized knowledge of mangrove ecology and soil chemistry as well as in-depth understanding of the experimental and statistical constraints under which the data set was collected. Potential users are advised to consult with the Principal Investigoator to gain an understanding of the inherent limitations of this data set and its scope of reference. In addition, it is suggested that users consult other data sets on mangrove ecosystems and not rely solely on this one.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Karen L McKee
Contact_Organization: USGS National Wetlands Research Center
Contact_Position: Ecologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 700 Cajundome Blvd
City: Lafayette
State_or_Province: La
Postal_Code: 70506
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (337) 266-8662
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (337) 266-8586
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: karen_mckee@usgs.gov
Security_Information:
Security_Classification_System: Hurricane Mitch security classification system
Security_Classification: Unclassified
Security_Handling_Description: see point of contact
Native_Data_Set_Environment: Microsoft Excel and SAS JMP Statistical Software
Analytical_Tool:
Analytical_Tool_Description:
SAS: is a statistical analysis software program used for development of final data
Tool_Access_Information:
Online_Linkage: http://www.sas.com
Tool_Access_Instructions: See company website
Tool_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: SAS Institute
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 100 SAS Campus Drive
City: Cary
State_or_Province: NC
Postal_Code: 27513-2414
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (800) 727-0025
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (919) 677-8000
Analytical_Tool:
Analytical_Tool_Description: Garmin Global Positioning System (GPS)
Tool_Access_Information:
Online_Linkage: www.garmin.com
Tool_Access_Instructions: See company website
Tool_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Garmin
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1200 East 151st Street
City: Olathe
State_or_Province: KS
Postal_Code: 66062
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1 (800) 800-1020
Analytical_Tool:
Analytical_Tool_Description: Sulfide Electode: for measuring sulfide present in solution
Tool_Access_Information:
Online_Linkage: www.lazarlab.com
Tool_Access_Instructions: See company website
Tool_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Lazar Research Labs
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 731 N. La Brea Ave., Suite 5
City: Los Angeles
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 90038
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 800-824-2066
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 323-931-1434
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: service@lazarlab.com
Analytical_Tool:
Analytical_Tool_Description:
Digi-Sense pH, mV, ORP Meter measures pH, mV, ORP and temperature levels
Tool_Access_Information:
Online_Linkage: www.coleparmer.com
Tool_Access_Instructions: See Company Website
Tool_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Cole-Parmer
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 625 East Bunker Court
City: Vernon Hills
State_or_Province: IL
Postal_Code: 60061-1844
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 800-323-4340
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 847-247-292
Analytical_Tool:
Analytical_Tool_Description: Refractometer, Vista Model A366 measures salinity of solution
Tool_Access_Information:
Online_Linkage: www.coleparmer.com
Tool_Access_Instructions: See Cole-Parmer website
Tool_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Cole-Parmer
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 625 East Bunker Court
City: Vernon Hills
State_or_Province: IL
Postal_Code: 60061-1844
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 800-323-4340
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 847-247-292
Analytical_Tool:
Analytical_Tool_Description:
Lachat BD 46: Digestion block system used for acid digestion of plant tissues under high temperature for subsequent determinations of, for example, nitrogen or phosphorus
Tool_Access_Information:
Online_Linkage: www.lachatinstruments.com
Tool_Access_Instructions: See company website
Tool_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Lachat Intruments
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 6645 W. Mill Rd
City: Milwaukee
State_or_Province: WI
Postal_Code: 53218
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 414-358-4200
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 414-358-4206
Analytical_Tool:
Analytical_Tool_Description:
Lachat Quickchem 8000 FIA: Flow injection analyzer for determining solution concentrations of nutrients, for example, ammonium, orthophosphate, nitrate, and nitrite
Tool_Access_Information:
Online_Linkage: www.lachatinstruments.com
Tool_Access_Instructions: See company website
Tool_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Lachat Intruments
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 6645 W. Mill Rd
City: Milwaukee
State_or_Province: WI
Postal_Code: 53218
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 414-358-4200
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 414-358-4206
Analytical_Tool:
Analytical_Tool_Description:
Rod Sediment Elevation Table: Used to monitor sediment elevation changes over time.
Tool_Access_Information:
Tool_Access_Instructions: Not availible commercially
Tool_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Donald R. Cahoon, James C. Lynch, Brain C. Perez, Bradley Segura, Roger D. Hollandm Carroll Stelly, Gary Stephenson, and Philippe Hensel
Publication_Date: September 2002
Title:
High-precision measuments of wetland sediment elevation: II. The rod surface elevation table
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Journal article
Other_Citation_Details: Journal of Sedemtary Research, Vol. 72, No. 5
Analytical_Tool:
Analytical_Tool_Description:
Russian Peat Borer: Soil corer used to collect non-compessed samples of peat.
Tool_Access_Information:
Online_Linkage: www.aquaticresearch.com
Tool_Access_Instructions: See company website
Tool_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Aquatic Research Instruments
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: PO Box 93

#1 Hayden Creek Road

City: Lemhi
State_or_Province: ID
Postal_Code: 83465
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 800-320-9482
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 208-756-8434
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: hydrobio@aol.com
Analytical_Tool:
Analytical_Tool_Description: Platinum Electrodes: used to measure the redox potential of soils
Tool_Access_Information:
Tool_Access_Instructions: not availible commercially
Tool_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Steven Faulkner
Contact_Organization: USGS National Wetlands Research Cente4r
Contact_Position: Ecologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: National Wetlands Research Center, 700 Cajundome Blvd
City: Lafayette
State_or_Province: LA
Postal_Code: 70506
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 337-266-8646
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 337-266-8586
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: steven_faulkner@usgs.gov
Analytical_Tool:
Analytical_Tool_Description: Radiocarbon Dating
Tool_Access_Information:
Online_Linkage: www.betaanalytic.com
Tool_Access_Instructions: See company website
Tool_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Beta Analytic, INC
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 4985 S. W. 74th Court
City: Miami
State_or_Province: FL
Postal_Code: 33155
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 305-667-5167
Analytical_Tool:
Analytical_Tool_Description: Acculab pocket balance: used to determine mass in the field
Tool_Access_Information:
Online_Linkage: www.acculab.com
Tool_Access_Instructions: See company website
Tool_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Acculab
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 8 Pheasant Run
City: Newtown
State_or_Province: PA
Postal_Code: 18940
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 215-579-3170

800-656-4400

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 215-579-3181
Analytical_Tool:
Analytical_Tool_Description: Munsell Soil Color Chart: Used as a meteric to describe soil color
Tool_Access_Information:
Online_Linkage: www.kollmorgen.com
Tool_Access_Instructions: See company website
Tool_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Kollmorgen Instruments Corperation
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 347 King Street
City: Northampton
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 01060
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (800) MAC-BETH

914-565-7660

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 914- 561-0267
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Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Attribute accuracy was determined according to calibrations of analytical tools used. The calibrations were performed according to maufactueres specifications. Please refer to users manual or contact the proper company for further information.
Quantitative_Attribute_Accuracy_Assessment:
Attribute_Accuracy_Value: varies, according to tool
Attribute_Accuracy_Explanation: See manuals for each analytical tool used.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
At each of the 12 sites, the replicate samples were taken. Calibrations of all equipment were made prior to use.
Completeness_Report:
In Honduras, in both the Gulf of Fonseca and Guanaja, there were 3 replicate samples taken from three storm impact levels (high, medium, and low) in each of two forest types (fringe and interior). In Guatemala on Punta Manabique, 3 replicate samples were taken from two impact levels (low and high) in fringe forest only.
Lineage:
Methodology:
Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Identifier:
Methodology_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Methodology_Keyword: rod-SET
Methodology_Keyword: peat strategraphy
Methodology_Keyword: soil core
Methodology_Keyword: porewater extractor
Methodology_Keyword: Eh platinum electrode
Methodology_Keyword: soil strength torvane
Methodology_Keyword: mV Meter
Methodology_Keyword: soil extraction
Methodology_Keyword: Russian Peat Borer
Methodology_Description:
Sites were visited and plots were established. GPS coordinates were taken and recorded. Soil porewater and extraction samples, bulk density cores, and peat stratigraphy cores were taken. Measurments of Eh, porewater sulfide and salinity were made.
Methodology:
Methodology_Type: Lab
Methodology_Identifier:
Methodology_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Methodology_Keyword: refractometer
Methodology_Keyword: pH meter
Methodology_Keyword: sulfide electrode
Methodology_Keyword: oven drying
Methodology_Keyword: mass determination
Methodology_Keyword: grinding
Methodology_Keyword: loss on ignition
Methodology_Keyword: stable isotope analysis
Methodology_Keyword: color determination
Methodology_Keyword: particle size analysis
Methodology_Keyword: Nutrient analysis
Methodology_Keyword: Radiocharbon dating
Methodology_Description:
Samples collected in the field were returned to the lab for nutrient analysis and soil charachterization. Radiocarbon samples were air dried and sent to Beta Analytic, INC for analysis
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Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
The attributes for the experimental variables consit of the following parameter: species (identification of species), hurricane impact level (low, medium, high), pH (acidity vs alkalinity), salinity (ppt), sulfides (mM), bulk density (grams per cubic centimeter), porewater and soil extractable nutrients (NH4- mg N per cubic cm, NO3 + NO2- ug N per cubic centimeter, PO4- ug P per cubic centimeter), soil shear strength (kg per squared centimeter), soil organic matter (% soil), soil Eh (mV).
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: project defined
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Karen L McKee
Contact_Organization: USGS National Wetlands Research Center
Contact_Position: Ecologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 700 Cajundome Blvd
City: Lafayette
State_or_Province: La
Postal_Code: 70506
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (337) 266-8662
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (337) 266-8586
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: karen_mckee@usgs.gov
Distribution_Liability:
NWRC Standard Data Liability Disclaimer (April 1997): Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the National Wetlands Research Center, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data. It is strongly recommended that these data are directly acquired from a Biological Resources Division server, and not indirectly through other sources which may have changed the data in some way. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data. NWRC shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. So, these data are provided "as is" and without any express or implied warranties, including, without limitation, the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Also, use of trade names or commercial products in this metadata is solely for the purpose of providing specific information, and does not imply recommendation or endorsement by the US Government. Any downloading and use of these data signifies a user's agreement to comprehension and compliance of the NWRC Standard Disclaimer. Insure all portions of metadata are read and clearly understood before using these data in order to protect both user and NWRC interests.
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20050210
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Karen L McKee
Contact_Organization: USGS National Wetlands Research Center
Contact_Position: Ecologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 700 Cajundome Blvd
City: Lafayette
State_or_Province: La
Postal_Code: 70506
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (337) 266-8662
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (337) 266-8586
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: karen_mckee@usgs.gov
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
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