A Study of Glacier-dammed Lakes Over 75 Years Brimkjelen, Southern Norway

Evidence is brought together concerning the deglaciation of a small valley and the subsequent development in it of periodic glacier-dammed lakes. The respective volumes and drainage dates of the lakes are evaluated, and an attempt is made to relate these to the down-wastage of the impounding glacier...

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Published in:Journal of Glaciology
Main Authors: Mottershead, D. N., Collin, R. L.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1976
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000013769
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022143000013769
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Summary:Evidence is brought together concerning the deglaciation of a small valley and the subsequent development in it of periodic glacier-dammed lakes. The respective volumes and drainage dates of the lakes are evaluated, and an attempt is made to relate these to the down-wastage of the impounding glacier.