Definition, formation and rupture mechanisms of water pockets in alpine glaciers: Insights from an updated inventory for the Swiss Alps

The term ‘water pocket’ describes invisible en- and subglacial water reservoirs that can cause sudden glacial outburst floods. However, there is currently no consensus on its definition and the formation and rupture mechanisms of water pockets remain poorly understood. This study aims to understand...

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Published in:	Journal of Glaciology
Main Authors:	Christophe Ogier, Mauro Fischer, Mauro A. Werder, Matthias Huss, Mauro Hupfer, Mylène Jacquemart, Olivier Gagliardini, Adrien Gilbert, Leo Hösli, Emmanuel Thibert, Christian Vincent, Daniel Farinotti
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge University Press 2025-01-01
Subjects:	glacial outburst floods natural hazards glacier hydrology glacial water pocket
Online Access:	https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0022143025000437/type/journal_article