DYNAMICS OF GLACIER KOLKA RECOVERY PROCESSESAFTER THE CATASTHROPE OF 2002

  • V.M. Kotliyakov Institute of Geography of RAS, Moscow, Russia
  • N.I. Osokin Institute of Geography of RAS, Moscow, Russia
  • O.V. Rototaeva Institute of Geography of RAS, Moscow, Russia
  • G.A. Nosenko Institute of Geography of RAS, Moscow, Russia
Keywords: glacier Kolka, temperature conditions, recovery dynamics

Abstract

Dynamics of glacier Kolka recovery processes after the catastrophe of 2002 is investigated. During field works there were performed GPS measurements, photo survey from reference points, obtained data from temperature data loggers, etc. After the fall of glacier in 2002 temperature conditions in its basin had been significantly changed. In 10 years borders of recovering glacier were changed irregularly.
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Published
2012-10-09
Issue
Vol 2 No 3 (2012): Geology and Geophysics of the South of Russia, 2012 No 3
Section
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