Sediment plumes as a proxy for local ice-sheet runoff in Kangerlussuaq Fjord, West Greenland

• Main Authors: McGRATH, D., Steffen, K., Overeem, I., Mernild, S. H., Hasholt, B., van den Broeke, M.R.
• Other Authors: Marine and Atmospheric Research, Sub Dynamics Meteorology, Dep Natuurkunde
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: Greenland; Kangerlussuaq; Ice Sheet
• Online Access: https://dspace.library.uu.nl/handle/1874/200554

Meltwater runoff is an important component of the mass balance of the Greenland ice sheet (GrIS) and contributes to eustatic sea-level rise. In situ measurements of river runoff at the ∼325 outlets are nonexistent due to logistical difficulties. We develop a novel methodology using satellite observa...