Installing an Ablation Stick (IMAGE) Ohio State University Caption Researchers are installing an ablation stick, near a recently dug snow pit, to help in establishing the mass balance of the ice field. Credit Paolo Gabrielli, Ohio State University Usage Restrictions News Media use only 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.