The effect of melt-channel geometry on ice-shelf flow

Basal channels are incised troughs formed by elevated melt beneath ice shelves. Channels often coincide with shear margins, suggesting feedbacks between channel formation and shear. However, the effect of channel position and shape on ice-shelf flow has not been systematically explored. We use a mod...

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Published in:	Journal of Glaciology
Main Authors:	David A. Lilien, Karen E. Alley, Richard B. Alley
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge University Press 2025-01-01
Subjects:	glaciological model experiments ice dynamics ice/ocean interactions ice shelves melt-basal
Online Access:	https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S002214302500036X/type/journal_article

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