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2004 Expedition

2004 Field Expedition Participants
Hangai Mountains, 2004

PERSONNEL

Expertise/Role in Expedition

Institution

PI's

  • Dr. Jon Gelhaus

Diptera, General

The Academy of Natural Sciences, PA, USA
  • Dr. Barbara Hayford

Chironomidae, (Benthic)

Wayne State College, NE, USAS
  • Dr. John Morse

Trichoptera

Clemson University, SC, USA

Researchers  in training

  • Ms. Monkjargal (Monkhou) Gotov

Chironomidae

Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Mongolia
  • Ms. Oyunchuluun Yadamsuren (Oyunaa)

Tipuloidea, Orthoptera

Selenge Survey Project and Hovsgol GEF Project
  • Ms. Sanaa Enkhtaivan

Ephemeroptera/Plecoptera

Selenge Survey Project and Hovsgol GEF Project
  • Ms. Suvdtsetseg (Suvdaa)

Trichoptera

Selenge Survey Project and Hovsgol GEF Project
  •  Ms. Enkhnasan (Nasa)

Aquatic Coleoptera

Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Entomology

Senior Researchers

  • Dr. Balgan Namkhaidorj

Expedition Advisor. Coleoptera (Cerambycidae)

Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Entomology
  • Dr. Sigitas Podenas

Tipuloidea (adult)

Vilnius University, Lithuania
  • Dr. Virginija Podeniene

Tipuloidea (immatures)

Vilnius University, Lithuania
  • Dr. Ignac Sivec

Plecoptera

Slovenian Museum of Natural History
  • Dr. Peter Adler

Simuliidae (Diptera)

Clemson University, SC, USA
  • Zagasa Banzgrach

Benthic insects

Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Mongolia
  •  Ms. Arianjargal (water chemistry)Hydrologist - IMH

Water Chemistry

Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Mongolia

Students

  • Mr. Andrew Short

Aquatic Coleoptera

Ph.D. candidate, Cornell University, NY, USA
  • Erin Kucera, REU 

Benthic sampling

Wayne State College, NE, USA
  • Ms. Uugnatsetseg (Uugnaa)

Diatom student

National University of Mongolia

Support Staff

  •  Ms. Khandsuren (Khandaa)

Expedition manager

National University of Mongolia
  •  Deesuren Choijinov

Cook 1
  •  Bayarmaa Davg

Cook 2
  •  Bagaa Jigmed

Lead Driver
  •  Tumor

Driver 2 (van)
  •  Naraa Naranbaatar

Driver 3 (Truck 66)
  •  Myagaa Myagmarsuren

Driver 4 (jeep)
  •  Bayaraa Batbayer Jigmed

Driver 5 (jeep)
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  2004 Expedition – Hangay Mountains

Based on looking at three different maps:  The Mongolian Road Map (1:3000000), a set of maps of the aimags (1:1300,000), and the quad-topographic maps (1:500000).

Hangay – Ulaanbataar to Ider

  1., 2.  Follow Tuul along bend to cross near Ondorshireet (sample along here at two road crossings – large, braided river)
Then over to Erdenesant, there is a paved road to Rashaant
3., 4.Then to Rashaant (Tarnay River, two branch of the Haraa)
5.  Rashaant on paved road south to sample upper reach of Sarii River (looks like Zagat on the Road Map)
Cut west from paved road to Hujirt (road on quad topo map, and Mongolian Road Map,but not the aimag map)
6.7., Sample along way –unnamed, trib of Kharzaii Gol,  Kharzaii Gol
8. Sample Hujirt Gol at town of Hujirt.
9., 10. On road to Bat-Olziy. Sample Shabar Turuuii Gol .  Little further sample Orhon River
11. Just before road at Bat-Olziy  (sample upper portion of Orhon River – Tsagaai Gol)
12. Head north to Harhorin (sample lower portion of Saraii Gol)
13., 14.  At Harhorin,  Sample middle reach Orhon River, Khogshii Orhon Gol (east of middle reach)
15. Take road south of Hotont along stream, collect at Sant at Tsagaansuum gol (topo says Jaraitait Gol)
16. head north and sample at Khekhsuti Gol (marked Hohsuum Gol on Road Map)
17. Go west to Tovhshuuleh, then south on road to Orhon, sample along stream, Shardeg (Shirdig) gol.
18. Go south to “Bag = smallest administrative unit center” (topo as Tsenhersuum), then to Orhon,  Sample headwater of Orhon River.
19. Return north to Tsetserleg (provision point??)  This is an airport – possibility if someone had to  meet us.  Go south on road to Bulgan and sample along Urd-Tamir Gol, possibly at Tamir at midlevel, or south of Bulgan along road.
20. Go further south to the summit and sample Urd-Tamir close to source, near summit (Hot Sayayn Davaa – (Khol Chootiin Davaa on topo)– over 3000m here)
21. Head north back to Tsetserleg.  Collect at Hoyd Tamir River before Ih Tamir
22. Head west then take leg to Hohnuur and collect along stream (Khoit Tamir Gol or Hoyd Tamir Gol)
23. Go back to road and head west over davaa and collect at crossing at Hanuy (Khanui) Gol
24. Continue west and collect at Chuluut(in) River upstream toward summit.
25. Egiyn Davaa summit and collect first order streams.
26. Turn north to Chuluut (Jargalant on topo), head to near Ondor Ulaan and turn west.  Sample Khoyt terkhiyn river as it drains below the lake Terkhin Tsagaan Nuur at Tariat town.
27. Lake Terkhin Tsagaan Nuur
28. Turn south toward town of Hangay.  Sample south of town at Urd Terkhiyn gol.
29. Continue south to near summit (3000 m), past town of Khanvay (on topo map, “bag” on Road Map) if road allows, if not sample at this town near road fork.
30. Head back north to road, then west to Tsahir town, and sample river Khoyt Terkhiyn river – we may not be able to go any further upstream.
31. Head  back north and west toward Tosontsengel.  Collect at Zartiyn gol at Zart.
32. Head to Tosontsengel.  Collect at Ider (iyn) Gol (large river).
33. Head south on Tosontsengel and collect on this stream – road is dashed and amy not exist toward summit.
34. Can we cut west here toward Ider instead of heading north to main road at Tosontsengel?  If we can we will sample three streams.  Name for 34 might be Tegshiin (east branch below confluence of Tarvagatayn gol and Dunlekhiyn gol)
35. Next west is Yanaatin Gol (west branch of Tegshiin gol)
36. Next is Gumin Gol
37. South and west of 36 is the headwaters of the Ideriyn Gol, just upstream of Ider.
38. West of 37 is Zagastayn gol.
39. Now we turn back toward UB going along the main branch of the Ider.  Collect at basin lake Telmen Nuur.
40. Back tract to Tgosontsengel.  Head east on road to Jargalant along the Ider River, then west to Ih Uul.  East of Ih Uul, go north along tributary of Ider to Huyag (town).  Upper portion is marshy.
41. Head back south on road to Jargalant along Ider. Small road heading west of Jargalant at tributary (town called Tsetsuh). Trib is Dood Tsechuukhiyn.
42. Tributary at Jargalant coming from the south is Toyn  gol – this is on the road east
43. From jargalant, go south, then east to Tariat, then west toward Ondor-Ulaan, then take southeast road toward Ihtamir.  Collect Khanuy gol
44. At Ihtamir, head north and east toward Battsengel.  Collect at tributary  Bayan Tsagaan Gol (trib of khoit Tamir River)
45. Collect at crossing of Orhon, north of town of Ogiiy Nuur.  Paved road here
46. Collect at lake Ogiiy Nuur, and possibly smaller nearby lakes.
47. Heading east to bridge crossing at Kharuu River (Khar Bagin Gol on topo).
48. East – along road is a small lake (unnamed) before reaching town of Bayannuur (just east of lake).
49. Cross Tuul River at Lun and sample.
50. Return to Ulaanbataar.

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2004 Sampling Site List

2004 Selenge River Survey Expedition, Mongolia
Collection Site Data

Download this Word file for all the 2004 localities for generating labels

MONGOLIA:Tov Aimag, Ondorshireet Soum
Tuul River ~1.5 km W of Tuul Ovoot bridge downstream of road to Arvayheer
N47.31096,E105.27119, elev 1042 m
03-04 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070301
MONGOLIA:Tov Aimag, Erdenesant Soum
Millenial Road A0301 marker 232.7 km 18 km W of Erdenesant
N47.34637,E104.28403, elev 1259 m
04 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070401

MONGOLIA:Bulgan Aimag, Rashaant Soum
Tarnin Gol at Millenial Road A0301 marker 283.7 km
N47.30766,E103.64377, elev 1255 m
04 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070402
MONGOLIA:Ovorhangay Aimag, Esonzyil Soum
Zegst/Sarin Gol, 74 km NW of Arvayheer
N46.79062,E103.32486, elev 1665 m
04-05 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070403
MONGOLIA:Ovorhangay Aimag, Kharkhorin Soum
Sant Uul pass, 23 km SE of Shinebrigade
N46.87219,E103.14081, elev 2007
05 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070501
MONGOLIA:Ovorhangay Aimag, Zuunbayan-Ulaan Soum
Millenium Road A0301 marker 380.6 km ~50 km NE Arvayheer
N46.60919,E103.10400, elev 1820 m
05 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070502
MONGOLIA:Ovorhangay Aimag, Olziyt Soum
Zegesteyn Gol at Millenium Road A0301
N46.70964,E103.29938, elev 1694
05 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070503
MONGOLIA:Ovorhangay Aimag, Hujirt Soum
Khavtsaliin Gol valley
N46.76292,E103.02561, elev 1750 m
05-06 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070504

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MONGOLIA:Ovorhangay Aimag, Khujirt Soum
Kharzanii Gol 12 km SE of Khujirt
N46.80020,E102.84406, elev 1706 m
06 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070601
MONGOLIA:Ovporhangay Aimag, Bat-Olziy Soum
\Orkhon Gol ~34 km W of Khujirt
N46.89303,E102.39457, elev 1610 m
06 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070602
MONGOLIA:Ovorhangay Aimag, Bat-Olziy Soum
braid of Orkhon Gol ~40 km W of Khujirt
N46.88586,E102.34386, elev 1646 m
06-07 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070603
MONGOLIA:Ovorhangay Aimag, Bat-Olziy Soum
Orkhon's Waterfall on Ulaan Gol~300 m S of Orkhon Gol, ~84 km W of Khujirt
N46.78742,E101.96021, elev 1809 m
07 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070701
MONGOLIA:Ovorhangay Aimag, Bat-Olziy Soum
Ulaan Gol ~93 km W of Khujirt
N46.73093,E101.88583, elev 1894 m
07-08 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070702
MONGOLIA:Ovorhangay Aimag, Bat-Olziy Soum
tributary of Ulaan Gal ~92 km W of Khujirt
N46.72826,E101.89317, elev. 1941 m
08 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070801
MONGOLIA:Ovorhangay Aimag, Khujirt Soum
pools by springs 10 km W of Khujirt
N46.91520,E102.66273, elev. 1651 m
08 Jul 2004, Coll. AEZ Short
SRP04070802
MONGOLIA:Ovorhangay Aimag, Kharkhorin Soum
Kharzani Gol 3.5 km NE of Shankh Bridgade
N47.05722,E102.99191, elev. 1519 m
08 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070803
MONGOLIA:Ovorhangay Aimag, Kharkhorin Soum
Orkhon Gol 6 km W of Kharkhorin center
N47.20226,E102.80169, elev. 1462 m
08-09 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070901

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MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Khotont Soum
tributary of Tsagaan Sumiin/Jarantain Gol
~43 km SW of Khotont
N47.07888,E102.16608, elev. 1699 m
09-10 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04070902
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Tsenkher Soum
Nuuriin Khooloi lake ~9km SW of Tavanbulag
N47.33933,E101.82093, elev. 1693 m
10 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071001
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Tsenkher Soum
Tsetseleg Gol ~17 km SW of Tavanbulag
N47.26999,E101.80227, elev. 1684 m
10-12 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071002
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Tsenkher soum
Uliin Gol in Budent valley ~60 km SSW of Tavanbulag
N46.97927,E101.69877, elev. 2075 m
11 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071101
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Tsenkher Soum
Tsetserleg Gol ~50 km SSW of Tavanbulag
N47.04409,E101.76352, elev. 1902 m
11 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071102
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Bulgan Soum
Urd Tamir Gol ~38 km SW of Tsetserleg
N47.28244,E101.18793, elev. 1872 m
12-13 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071201
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Bulgan Soum
Urd Tamir Gol ~50 km SW of Tsetserleg
N47.21109,E101.07947, elev. 1962 m
13 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071301
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Bulgan Soum
Urd Tamir Gol braid upstream of bridge ~63 km SW of Tsetserleg
N47.11192,E101.01048, 2066 m
13-15 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071302
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Bulgan Soum
unnamed hillside tributary of Khairkhan Davaani Gol
N46.94286,E100.85532, elev. 2311 m
13 Jul 2004, Coll. JK Gelhaus, JC Morse, AEZ Short
SRP04071303
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Bulgan Soum
4 m puddle in road of dry Khaihkan Davaani Gol ~86 km SW of Tsetserleg
N46.95639,E100.87267, elev. 2282 m
13 Jul 2004, Coll. AEZ Short, JK Gelhaus
SRP04071304

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MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Bulgan Soum
Chandman Gol, tributary of Khairkhan Davaani Gol ~80 km SW of Tsetserleg
N47.00226,E100.91051, elev. 2228 m
13 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071305
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Ikhtamir Soum
E side of Khoit Tamir Gol 4 km NE of Ikhtamir
N47.59928,E101.24521, elev. 1602 m
14 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071401
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Ikhtamir Soum
NW braid of Khoit Tamir Gol ~25 km SW of Ikhtamir
N47.50523,E100.93208, elev. 1728 m
14-15 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge river Project Team
SRP04071402
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Ikhtamir Soum
Khoit Tamir Gol ~29 km SW of Ikhtamir
N47.48567,E100.87875, elev. 1749 m
15 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071501
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Chuluut Soum
Khanui Gol ~60 km SW of Ikhtamir
N47.50949,E100.57510, elev. 1981 m
15 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071502
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Chuluut Soum
Khurmen/Davaat Gol 15 km SSE of Chuluut/Jargalant
N47.42580,E100.30130, elev. 2104 m
15-16 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071503
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Chuluut Soum
ponds at Egiin Davaa ~47 km SW of Chuluut/Jargalant
N47.21198,E99.91114, elev. 2582 m
16 Jul 2004, Coll. AEZ Short, JK Gelhaus, Enkhnasan
SRP04071601
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Chuluut Soum
Chuluutin Gol ~45 km SW of Chuluut/Jargalant
N47.21768,E99.92824, elev. 2471 m
16 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071602
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Chuluut Soum
Chuluutin Gol ~33 km SW of Chuluut/Jargalant
N47.29702,E100.03136, elev. 2287 m
16-17 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071603
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Chuluut Soum
Chuluutin Gol 40 km N of Chuluut/Jargalant
N47.890440,E100.31810, elev. 1937 m
17 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071701

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MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Tariat Soum
Nariin Gichgenii Gol/Urd Terkh Gol
~5 km SE of Khorgo/Tariat
N48.12661,E99.94128, elev. 2019 m
17-18 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071702
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Tariat Soum
Terkhiin Tsagan Nuur ~8 km W of Khorgo/Tariat
N48.14404,E99.78300, elev. 2057 m
18 Jul 2004, Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071801
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Tariat Soum
Khunt Nuur ~3 km SW of Tsagaan nuur Brigade
N48.07248,E99.52216, elev. 2062 m
18 Jul 2004, Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071802
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Khangay Soum
Khoit Ekhnii Gol ~13 km SW of Khunt
N47.75747,E99.35827, elev. 2215 m
18-19 Jul 2004, Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071803
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Khangay Soum
Noyonkhangay Khaluun Rashaan ~13 km S of Khunt
N47.74381,E99.41472, elev. 2279 m
19 Jul 2004, Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071901
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Khangay Soum
Urd Terkhiin Gol/Tatuur Gol ~10 km N of Khunt
N47.94551,E99.40171, elev. 2108 m
19 Jul 2004, Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071902
MONGOLIA:Zavkhan Aimag, Ikh-Uul Soum
Ideriin Gol ~28 km E of Tosontsengel
N48.71968,E98.65184, elev. 1654 m
19-20 Jul 2004, Selenge River Project Team
SRP04071903
MONGOLIA:Zavkhan Aimag, Tosontsengel Soum
Delgarakhiin Gol ~16 km S of Tosontsengel
N48.61`518,E98.23096, elev. 1761 m
20-21 Jul 2004, Selenge River Project Team
SRP04072001
MONGOLIA:Zavkhan Aimag, Tosontsengel Soum
oxbow of Ideriin Gol 9 km SW of Tosontsengel
N48.72943,E98.19552, elev 1714 m
21 Jul 2004, Selenge River Project Team
SRP04072101
MONGOLIA:Zavkhan Aimag, Tosontsengel Soum
Gunza Gol ~38 km SW of Tosontsengel
N48.62624,E97.89617, elev. 1831 m
21-22 Jul 2004, Selenge River Project Team
SRP04072102

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MONGOLIA:Zavkhan Aimag, Tosontsengel Soum
Tegshiin Gol ~70 km SW of Tosontsengel
N48.34410,E97.87312, elev. 1927 m
22 Jul 2004, Selenge River Project Team
SRP04072201
MONGOLIA:Zavkhan Aimag, Tosontsengel Soum
unnamed reed lake and marsh by Tegshiin Gol ~70 km SW of Tosontsengel
N48*19'52.6",E97*51'52.2"
22 Jul 2004, Coll. AEZ Short, JK Gelhaus, Enkhnasan
SRP04072202
MONGOLIA:Zavkhan Aimag, Ider Soum
Ideriin Gol ~4 km NE of Zuunmod/Ider
N48.24995,E97.40627, elev. 1929 m
22-23 Jul 2004, Selenge River Project Team
SRP04072203
MONGOLIA:Zavkhan Aimag, Ider Soum
ponds by Ideriin Gol at Darkhjan Uul Brigade ~12 km SE of Zuunmod/Ider
N48.13246,E97.48425, elev. 2025 m
23 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04072301
MONGOLIA:Zavkhan Aimag, Ider Soum
Dogshin/Nogoon Nuur ~21 km SE of Zuunmod/Ider
N48.06257,E97.55064, elev. 2054 m
23-24 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04072302
MONGOLIA:Zavkhan Aimag, Ider Soum
Ideriin Gol ~22 km SE of Zuunmod/Ider
N48.05989,E97.55073, elev. 2053 m
23-24 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04072303
MONGOLIA:Zavkhan Aimag, Ider Soum
Zagastain Gol ~11 km NNE of Zagastain Davaa
N48.15779,E97.21441, elev. 2108 m
24 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04072401
MONGOLIA:Zavkhan Aimag, Telmen Soum
Ideriin Gol ~15 km SSW of Telmen/Ovogdii
N48.53255,E97.52093, elev. 1823 m
24-25 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04072402
MONGOLIA:Zavkhan Aimag, Tosontsengel Soum
Ar Teeliin Gol ~24 km SW of Tosontsengel
N48.65028,E98.36208, elev. 1803 m
25 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04072501
MONGOLIA:Zavkhan Aimag, Ikh-Uul Soum
Deed Tsetsuukhiin Gol ~10 km NW of Solongotiin Davaa
N48.36436,E98.92737, elev. 2072 m
25 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04072502

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MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Tariat Soum
Urd Terkhiin Gol ~40 km W of Khorgo/Tariat
N48.07104,E99.37439, elev. 2072 m
25-26 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04072503
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Battsengel Soum
Tamirin/Shandinam Gol ~25 km WNW of Zegstei
N47.73941,E102.23811, elev. 1377 m
26-27 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04072601
MONGOLIA:Arkhangay Aimag, Ogiynuur Soum
Ogii Nuur ~37 km NE of Zegstei
N47.78417,E102.73180, elev. 1326 m
27 Jul 2004, Coll. Selenge River Project Team
SRP04072701

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