The Role of Winter Rain in the Glacial System on Svalbard

Rapid Arctic warming results in increased winter rain frequencies, which may impact glacial systems. In this paper, we discuss climatology and precipitation form trends, followed by examining the influence of winter rainfall (Oct⁻May) on both the mass balance and dynamics of Hansbreen (Sva...

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Main Authors: Ewa B. Łupikasza, Dariusz Ignatiuk, Mariusz Grabiec, Katarzyna Cielecka-Nowak, Michał Laska, Jacek Jania, Bartłomiej Luks, Aleksander Uszczyk, Tomasz Budzik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/11/2/334