On the Temperature Regime of Continental-Type Glaciers in China

Abstract Ice temperature data collected from the area of continental–type glaciers in China since 1959 are analysed. Formulae for the temperature stratification of the active layer and for annual mean temperature profiles are suggested. The temperature in continental–type glaciers in China is quite...

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Published in:Journal of Glaciology
Main Authors: Maohuan, Huang, Zhongxiang, Wang, Jiawen, Ren
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1982
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spelling crcambridgeupr:10.1017/s0022143000011837 2024-03-03T08:45:58+00:00 On the Temperature Regime of Continental-Type Glaciers in China Maohuan, Huang Zhongxiang, Wang Jiawen, Ren 1982 http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000011837 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022143000011837 en eng Cambridge University Press (CUP) Journal of Glaciology volume 28, issue 98, page 117-128 ISSN 0022-1430 1727-5652 Earth-Surface Processes journal-article 1982 crcambridgeupr https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000011837 2024-02-08T08:36:10Z Abstract Ice temperature data collected from the area of continental–type glaciers in China since 1959 are analysed. Formulae for the temperature stratification of the active layer and for annual mean temperature profiles are suggested. The temperature in continental–type glaciers in China is quite low, rising rapidly with depth. A major part of the bottom of most glaciers reaches the pressure–melting point, with basal sliding. The extreme huge valley glacier will change from a cold glacier into a temperate one when it descends to the district where the climate is temperate. The ice temperature of the lower bound of the active layer at the altitude of the equilibrium line is 1.8–3.7 deg higher than the annual mean air temperature at the same level. The western section of Ch’i–licn Shan (Qilian Shan) may be the place where the temperature of alpine glaciers is the lowest of the middle and low latitudes. The infiltration zone is warmed significantly by the infiltration and recongelation process. A scheme showing how the lower bound temperature of the active layer changes with glacial zones is drawn. Le régime des températures dans les glaciers de type continental en Chine. On analyse les températures de la glace recueillies sur glaciers de type continental en Chine depuis 1959. On a suggéré des formules pour rendre compte de la stratification des températures du niveau actif, et pour le profil de température moyenne annuelle. La température dans les glaciers de type continental en Chine est très basse, s’élevant rapidement en profondeur. La plus grande partie du fond, dans la plupart des glaciers atteint le point de fusion correspondant à la pression, avec glissement sur le fond. Un très grand glacier de vallée se transforme de glacier froid en glacier tempéré lorsqu’il aborde une région où le climat est tempéré. La température de la glace à la limite inférieure du niveau actif, à l’altitude de la ligne d’équilibre est de 1,8 à 3,7 deg supérieure à la température moyenne annuelle de l’air à la même altitude. La ... Article in Journal/Newspaper Journal of Glaciology Cambridge University Press Le Fond ENVELOPE(-55.815,-55.815,51.067,51.067) Journal of Glaciology 28 98 117 128
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On the Temperature Regime of Continental-Type Glaciers in China
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description Abstract Ice temperature data collected from the area of continental–type glaciers in China since 1959 are analysed. Formulae for the temperature stratification of the active layer and for annual mean temperature profiles are suggested. The temperature in continental–type glaciers in China is quite low, rising rapidly with depth. A major part of the bottom of most glaciers reaches the pressure–melting point, with basal sliding. The extreme huge valley glacier will change from a cold glacier into a temperate one when it descends to the district where the climate is temperate. The ice temperature of the lower bound of the active layer at the altitude of the equilibrium line is 1.8–3.7 deg higher than the annual mean air temperature at the same level. The western section of Ch’i–licn Shan (Qilian Shan) may be the place where the temperature of alpine glaciers is the lowest of the middle and low latitudes. The infiltration zone is warmed significantly by the infiltration and recongelation process. A scheme showing how the lower bound temperature of the active layer changes with glacial zones is drawn. Le régime des températures dans les glaciers de type continental en Chine. On analyse les températures de la glace recueillies sur glaciers de type continental en Chine depuis 1959. On a suggéré des formules pour rendre compte de la stratification des températures du niveau actif, et pour le profil de température moyenne annuelle. La température dans les glaciers de type continental en Chine est très basse, s’élevant rapidement en profondeur. La plus grande partie du fond, dans la plupart des glaciers atteint le point de fusion correspondant à la pression, avec glissement sur le fond. Un très grand glacier de vallée se transforme de glacier froid en glacier tempéré lorsqu’il aborde une région où le climat est tempéré. La température de la glace à la limite inférieure du niveau actif, à l’altitude de la ligne d’équilibre est de 1,8 à 3,7 deg supérieure à la température moyenne annuelle de l’air à la même altitude. La ...
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title On the Temperature Regime of Continental-Type Glaciers in China
title_short On the Temperature Regime of Continental-Type Glaciers in China
title_full On the Temperature Regime of Continental-Type Glaciers in China
title_fullStr On the Temperature Regime of Continental-Type Glaciers in China
title_full_unstemmed On the Temperature Regime of Continental-Type Glaciers in China
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