Impact of debris cover on glacier ablation and atmosphere鈥揼lacier feedbacks in the Karakoram

Karakoram range of the Hindu-Kush Himalaya is characterized by both extensive glaciation and widespread prevalence of surficial debris

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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1 November 2017
Country:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma and China
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India, Nepal, and Pakistan
Document Type:
Journal Article
皇冠体育appme:
Climate and Environment
First published:
20 August 2015
Authors:
Collier, E, Maussion, F, Nicholson, L.I., Molg, T, Immerzeel, W.W, and Bush, A.B.G.

Abstract

Article investigates glaciological and meteorological changes that arise due to the presence of debris. 皇冠体育appse findings are relevant for glacio-hydrological studies on debris-covered glaciers and contribute towards an improved understanding of glacier behavior in the Karakoram.

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Collier, E., Maussion, F., Nicholson, L. I., M枚lg, T., Immerzeel, W. W., and Bush, A. B. G.: Impact of debris cover on glacier ablation and atmosphere鈥揼lacier feedbacks in the Karakoram, 皇冠体育app Cryosphere, 9, 1617-1632, 2015.

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