Causes of Glacier Melt Extremes in the Alps Since 1949
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DOI: 10.1002/2017gl076333
Abstract: Recent record-breaking glacier melt values are attributable to peculiar extreme events and long-term warming trends that shift averages upward. Analyzing one of the world's longest mass balance series with extreme value statistics, we show that… read more here.
Keywords: extremes alps; melt extremes; glacier melt; alps since ... See more keywords
Quantifying the overall effect of artificial glacier melt reduction in Switzerland, 2005–2019
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DOI: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2021.103237
Abstract: Abstract The artificial reduction of glacier melt is gaining increased attention due to accelerated ice wastage with atmospheric warming. In Switzerland, active coverage of glaciers using geotextiles is performed at currently nine sites and since… read more here.
Keywords: glacier melt; ice; switzerland; reduction ... See more keywords
Differentiating Snow and Glacier Melt Contribution to Runoff in the Gilgit River Basin via Degree-Day Modelling Approach
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DOI: 10.3390/atmos11101023
Abstract: In contrast to widespread glacier retreat evidenced globally, glaciers in the Karakoram region have exhibited positive mass balances and general glacier stability over the past decade. Snow and glacier meltwater from the Karakoram and the… read more here.
Keywords: glacier melt; water; snow glacier; glacier ... See more keywords