Abstract
It is assumed that the monsoon is the dominant influence on Himalayan glaciers. However, a study now investigates the importance of the mid-latitude Westerlies and shows that glacier changes can be triggered from afar.
Machguth, Horst (2013). Atmospheric science: Glaciers between two drivers. Nature Climate Change, 4:12-13.
Abstract
It is assumed that the monsoon is the dominant influence on Himalayan glaciers. However, a study now investigates the importance of the mid-latitude Westerlies and shows that glacier changes can be triggered from afar.
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| Item Type: | Journal Article, refereed, further contribution |
|---|---|
| Communities & Collections: | 07 Faculty of Science > Institute of Geography |
| Dewey Decimal Classification: | 910 Geography & travel |
| Scopus Subject Areas: | Physical Sciences > Environmental Science (miscellaneous)
Social Sciences & Humanities > Social Sciences (miscellaneous) |
| Language: | English |
| Date: | 2013 |
| Deposited On: | 19 Sep 2016 13:05 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jan 2022 10:00 |
| Publisher: | Nature Publishing Group |
| ISSN: | 1758-678X |
| OA Status: | Closed |
| Publisher DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate2082 |
Machguth, Horst