Thermal characteristics of permafrost in the steep alpine rock walls of the Aiguille du Midi (Mont Blanc Massif, 3842 m a.s.l)
Permafrost and related thermo-hydro-mechanical processes are thought to influence high alpine rock wall stability, but a lack of field measurements means that the characteristics and processes of rock wall permafrost are poorly understood. To help remedy this situation, in 2005 work began to install...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2015-01-01
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| Series: | The Cryosphere |
| Online Access: | http://www.the-cryosphere.net/9/109/2015/tc-9-109-2015.pdf |