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Basal channels drive active surface hydrology and transverse ice shelf fracture.
- Source :
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Science Advances . Jun2018, Vol. 4 Issue 6, p1-9. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- The article cities a research study that describes a mechanism for preventing the thinning and weakening of Ross ice shelves in Antarctica. It has been found that this thinning and weakening is primarily driven by warm ocean water entering into the shelf cavities. Basal channels underneath the shelves cause ice thinning.
- Subjects :
- *ICE shelves
*SEAWATER
*GLACIERS
*SEA ice
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23752548
- Volume :
- 4
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Science Advances
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 130675714
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aao7212