Importance of basal processes in simulations of a surging Svalbard outlet glacier
The outlet glacier of Basin 3 (B3) of Austfonna ice cap, Svalbard, is one of the fastest outlet glaciers in Svalbard, and shows dramatic changes since 1995. In addition to previously observed seasonal summer speed-up associated with the melt season, the winter speed of B3 has accelerated approximate...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2014-08-01
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Series: | The Cryosphere |
Online Access: | http://www.the-cryosphere.net/8/1393/2014/tc-8-1393-2014.pdf |