The seasonal evolution of subglacial drainage pathways beneath a soft-bedded glacier

Water storage in the deformable sediment layer underneath a temperate Iceland glacier shows distinct seasonality and fast response in glacier speed-up events throughout the year, suggests a multi-year instrumental record.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Communications Earth & Environment
Main Authors: Jane K. Hart, David S. Young, Nathaniel R. Baurley, Benjamin A. Robson, Kirk Martinez
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-022-00484-9
https://doaj.org/article/6ceb07144ad14df7bb8e046caeacc96c
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Summary:Water storage in the deformable sediment layer underneath a temperate Iceland glacier shows distinct seasonality and fast response in glacier speed-up events throughout the year, suggests a multi-year instrumental record.