This is a Preprint and has not been peer reviewed. The published version of this Preprint is available: https://doi.org/10.1017/jog.2021.107. This is version 1 of this Preprint.
This is a Preprint and has not been peer reviewed. The published version of this Preprint is available: https://doi.org/10.1017/jog.2021.107. This is version 1 of this Preprint.
The importance of glacier sliding has motivated a rich literature describing the thermomechanical interactions between ice, liquid water, and bed materials. Early recognition of the gradient in melting temperature across small bed obstacles led to focussed studies of regelation. An appreciation for the limits on ice deformation rates downstream of larger obstacles highlighted a role for cavitation, which has subsequently gained prominence in descriptions of subglacial drainage. Here, we show that the changes in melting temperature that accompany changes in normal stress along a sliding ice interface near cavities and other macroscopic drainage elements cause appreciable supercooling and basal mass exchange. This provides the basis of a novel formation mechanism for widely observed laminated debris-rich basal ice layers.
https://doi.org/10.31223/X53324
Earth Sciences, Glaciology, Physical Sciences and Mathematics
Subglacial processes, Basal ice, Ice physics, Melt - basal, ice physics, melt - basal
Published: 2021-07-07 10:57
Last Updated: 2021-07-07 17:57
CC0 1.0 Universal - Public Domain Dedication
Conflict of interest statement:
none
Data Availability (Reason not available):
July 5, 2021
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