Strong Snow-Storms, their Effect on Snow Cover and Snow Accumulation

• Published in: Journal of Glaciology
• Main Authors: Dyunin, A.K., Anfilofiyev, B.A., Istrapilovich, M. G., Mamayeva, N.T., Kvon, YA. D.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1977
• Subjects: Earth-Surface Processes; Danger Slopes; Journal of Glaciology
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000029464; https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022143000029464

Abstract Snow-drifts have been studied by many researchers both in field and laboratory conditions, however these investigations have been carried out mostly at wind speeds up to 20 m/s whereas in many areas of our planet snow-storms occur at winds up to 40 m/s and more. During the winter seasons of...