Glacier Flow in a Curving Channel

Abstract The flow of a glacier along a channel of constant longitudinal curvature is analyzed using analytical and finite-element methods. Channels of various cross–sectional shape are investigated, ranging from a simple rectangular form with zero shear traction along the bed to realistic profiles t...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of Glaciology
Main Authors: Echelmeyer, Keith, Barclay, Kamb
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1987
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000008856
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022143000008856