Distribution and dynamics of Greenland subglacial lakes
Subglacial lakes can influence basal hydrology and ice flow in Antarctica, but are poorly constrained in Greenland. Here the authors provide the first ice sheet-wide inventory of subglacial lakes beneath GrIS, including 54 uncharted lakes.
Published in: | Nature Communications |
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Main Authors: | , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2019
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-10821-w https://doaj.org/article/61df540eb4c84749968add44bb5e4f9f |
Summary: | Subglacial lakes can influence basal hydrology and ice flow in Antarctica, but are poorly constrained in Greenland. Here the authors provide the first ice sheet-wide inventory of subglacial lakes beneath GrIS, including 54 uncharted lakes. |
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