Recent Changes in the Glaciers of Svartisen

• Published in: Journal of Glaciology
• Main Author: Theakstone, W. H.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1965
• Subjects: Earth-Surface Processes; Svartisen; Journal of Glaciology
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000018402; https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022143000018402

Abstract The history of glaciological studies in the Svartisen area is outlined, and observations made by earlier workers are summarized. The present position of the ice limit in the area is indicated and is compared with those of the past Evidence of extensive, and almost continuous, retreat of the glaciers is presented, and emphasis is placed on the rapidity of the changes since the 1930’s. In the present century, the formation of marginal lakes and the detachment of glacier tongues have characterized the decay of many of the Svartisen outlets.