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Why would glaciers change its size? How to differenciate change in glacier size as a response to climate and its natural dynamics?
Glaciers flow as they deform under its own weight. But they also advance or retreat accordingly to the various climate factors.
How would I differentiate a glacier that is in motion flowing down the ...
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More about hypsometry for large glaciers
I am currently reading a paper which says
The elevation ranges between 1700 and 2200 m show smaller
relative surface changes than the elevation ranges between 2200
and 3300 m. This has to be related ...
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Would it make sense to compare glacier fluctuations in New Zealand with Alps or Canadian rockies?
If I want to draw parallels between the glacier fluctuations between different glaciers, (considering similar size class, here, small) at
a) New Zealand
b) European Alps
c) Canadian Rocky Mountains
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Obtaining ELA from AAR method
I am trying to understand how to obtain ELA using Accumulation area ratio method. My understanding is:
Accumulation area/ ablation area is assumed to be constant.
Empirical data of long term annual ...
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I am searching for a word to describe the area of a glacial valley where the sides transition into the floor?
I have been tasked with proof reading before publication a Russian paper that has been translated into basic English and am searching for a word to describe the area of a glacial valley where the ...
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How old are Chile's fjords?
Do we have any knowledge about the age of Chile's fjords, more specifically, those found near the Northern Patagonian Ice Field?
Is it reasonable to conclude that they were formed in Quaternary given ...
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Esker vs. Kame vs. Drumlin - what's the difference?
In researching glacial features, I came across the terms esker, drumlin, and kame. I know that they are all depositional features that are shaped like a mound. My impression is that an esker is longer ...
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