Polythermal structure of a Himalayan debris-covered glacier revealed by borehole thermometry
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-34327-5
Abstract: Runoff from high-elevation debris-covered glaciers represents a crucial water supply for millions of people in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region, where peak water has already passed in places. Knowledge of glacier thermal regime is essential for… read more here.
Keywords: polythermal structure; covered glacier; high elevation; ice ... See more keywords