Contrasting surface velocities between lake- and land-terminating glaciers in the Himalayan region

<p>Meltwater from Himalayan glaciers sustains the flow of rivers such as the Ganges and Brahmaputra on which over half a billion people depend for day-to-day needs. Upstream areas are likely to be affected substantially by climate change, and changes in the magnitude and timing of meltwater su...

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Main Authors: J. B. Pronk, T. Bolch, O. King, B. Wouters, D. I. Benn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2021-12-01
Series:The Cryosphere
Online Access:https://tc.copernicus.org/articles/15/5577/2021/tc-15-5577-2021.pdf