Seasonal variation of ice melting on varying layers of debris of Lirung Glacier, Langtang Valley, Nepal

Glaciers in the Himalayan region are often covered by extensive debris cover in ablation areas, hence it is essential to assess the effect of debris on glacier ice melt. Seasonal melting of ice beneath different thicknesses of debris on Lirung Glacier in Langtang Valley, Nepal, was studied during th...

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Main Authors: M. B. Chand, R. B. Kayastha, A. Parajuli, P. K. Mool
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-05-01
Series:Proceedings of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences
Online Access:https://www.proc-iahs.net/368/21/2015/piahs-368-21-2015.pdf