Definition, formation and rupture mechanisms of water pockets in alpine glaciers: Insights from an updated inventory for the Swiss Alps
The term ‘water pocket’ describes invisible en- and subglacial water reservoirs that can cause sudden glacial outburst floods. However, there is currently no consensus on its definition and the formation and rupture mechanisms of water pockets remain poorly understood. This study aims to understand...
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| Main Authors: | Christophe Ogier, Mauro Fischer, Mauro A. Werder, Matthias Huss, Mauro Hupfer, Mylène Jacquemart, Olivier Gagliardini, Adrien Gilbert, Leo Hösli, Emmanuel Thibert, Christian Vincent, Daniel Farinotti |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Glaciology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0022143025000437/type/journal_article |
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