Observations on the Drainage of a Glacier-Dammed Lake in Norway
Abstract The behaviour of a Norwegian glacier-dammed lake, before, during and after drainage in 1957 is described. The evidence of former shoreline terraces is interpreted and possible drainage mechanisms are discussed.
Published in: | Journal of Glaciology |
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Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
1960
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000023728 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022143000023728 |
Summary: | Abstract The behaviour of a Norwegian glacier-dammed lake, before, during and after drainage in 1957 is described. The evidence of former shoreline terraces is interpreted and possible drainage mechanisms are discussed. |
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