Wind conditions for snow cornice formation in a wind tunnel

<p>Snow cornices growing on the leeward side of mountain ridges are common in alpine and polar regions during snow seasons. These structures may crack and fall, leading to an increase in avalanche danger. Although cornice formation has been observed in wind tunnel tests and the field, knowledg...

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Main Authors: H. Yu, G. Li, B. Walter, M. Lehning, J. Zhang, N. Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2023-02-01
Series:The Cryosphere
Online Access:https://tc.copernicus.org/articles/17/639/2023/tc-17-639-2023.pdf