Internal Geometry and Evolution of Moulins, Storglaciären, Sweden

Abstract The initial conditions needed for formation of moulins are crevasses and a supply of melt water. Water pouring into a crevasse may fill it until it overflows at the lowest point, which is normally near the margin. However, as the crevasse deepens, it intersects englacial channels through wh...

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Published in:Journal of Glaciology
Main Author: Holmlund, Per
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1988
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000032305
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022143000032305