Numerical study on the influence of fractures and zones of weakness on the flow regime of Larsen Ice Shelf
Direct observations, in-situ measurements, and remote sensing data of many Antarctic ice shelf regions reveal the existence of distinct fractures in the ice bodies. Typical fracture structures are, e.g., surface and bottom crevasses, inlets of the ice front, rifts, or shear zones where the surface i...
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| Summary: | Direct observations, in-situ measurements, and remote sensing data of many Antarctic ice shelf regions reveal the existence of distinct fractures in the ice bodies. Typical fracture structures are, e.g., surface and bottom crevasses, inlets of the ice front, rifts, or shear zones where the surface is highly fractured and broken. Since these fractures represent anomalies in the ice shelf geometry and dynamics, they affect the |
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