Subglacial drainage patterns of Devon Island, Canada: detailed comparison of rivers and subglacial meltwater channels
Subglacial meltwater channels (N-channels) are attributed to erosion by meltwater in subglacial conduits. They exert a major control on meltwater accumulation at the base of ice sheets, serving as drainage pathways and modifying ice flow rates. The study of exposed relict subglacial channels offers...
Published in: | The Cryosphere |
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2018
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-12-1461-2018 https://www.the-cryosphere.net/12/1461/2018/tc-12-1461-2018.pdf https://doaj.org/article/e0b58c886a634601b1f901b9661054bf |