Glacier Changes in the Semi-Arid Huasco Valley, Chile, between 1986 and 2016

In the semi-arid and arid regions of the Chilean Andes, meltwater from the cryosphere is a key resource for the local economy and population. In this setting, climate change and economic activities foster water scarcity and resource conflicts. The study presents a detailed glacier and rock glacier i...

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Main Authors: Katharina Hess, Susanne Schmidt, Marcus Nüsser, Carina Zang, Juliane Dame
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Geosciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/10/11/429