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Revision as of 07:44, 2 June 2020

Exploring the growth and retreat of a valley glacier

Duration
1.0 hrs
Updated
2020/04/03
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Contributor(s)
    Gregory Tucker at CIRES, CSDMS, and Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Introduction
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This lab uses a simple 1D numerical model to illustrate how a valley glacier grows and reaches equilibrium. Students can experiment by changing the Equilibrium Line Altitude, accumulation rate coefficient, valley slope, and other parameters.

Classroom organization
Lab is designed for undergraduate students majoring in earth sciences (hydrology, environmental sciences, glaciology, atmosphere and ocean sciences). The notebook is demonstration style and gives participants the possibility to explore interactively.

Learning objectives
Skills
Key concepts

Lab notes
Can be used as part of a paper or problem set on glacier behavior.

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