The decreasing albedo of the Zhadang glacier on western Nyainqentanglha and the role of light-absorbing impurities
A large change in albedo has a significant effect on glacier ablation. Atmospheric aerosols – e.g. black carbon (BC) and dust – can reduce the albedo of glaciers and thus contribute to their melting. In this study, two main themes were explored: (1) the decrease in albedo of the Zhadang glacier on...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2014-10-01
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| Series: | Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics |
| Online Access: | http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/14/11117/2014/acp-14-11117-2014.pdf |