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Glacier contribution to streamflow in two headwaters of the Huasco River, Dry Andes of Chile.

Authors :
Gascoin, S.
Kinnard, C.
Ponce, R.
Lhermitte, S.
MacDonell, S.
Rabatel, A.
Source :
Cryosphere; 2011, Vol. 5 Issue 4, p1099-1113, 15p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article presents a study on the contribution of glaciers to streamflow in the headwaters of the Huasco River in the Dry Andes of Chile. It mentions that its quantitative assessment is required for the anticipation of climate change effect on water resources in the region. It also notes direct manual measurements of glacier runoff which showed instantaneous contribution of its meltwater to stream overflow during summer.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19940416
Volume :
5
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Cryosphere
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71420841
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-5-1099-2011