Aerosols, Monsoon Rainfall Variability, and Climate Change
Aerosols, Monsoon Rainfall Variability, and Climate Change
Aerosols, Monsoon Rainfall Variability, and Climate Change
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CONTACT: Jeff Kargel<br />
Generalized glacier<br />
The Equilibrium Line Altitude is where snow accumulation (snowfall an<br />
d any added snow avalanches) is balanced by melting <strong>and</strong> sublimation<br />
losses. It is not the same as the elevation where annual average temp<br />
erature is at the melting point (but there is a relationship).<br />
Equilibrium Line Altitude<br />
(where snow accumulation lti is balanced bl dby<br />
loss of ice mainly from melting)<br />
Ice flows down to warmer climate zones.<br />
Melts faster than the snow season adds new snow.<br />
Downslope flow <strong>and</strong> melting maintain glacier length (if in mass balance).
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