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Modelling rock glacier ice content based on InSAR-derived velocity, Khumbu and Lhotse valleys, Nepal
Earth System Science Programme, Faculty of Science, The Chinese
University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
Centre for Geography and Environmental Science, University of Exeter,
Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9FE, UK
Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability, The Chinese
University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR,
China
Stephan Harrison
Centre for Geography and Environmental Science, University of Exeter,
Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9FE, UK
Earth System Science Programme, Faculty of Science, The Chinese
University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability, The Chinese
University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR,
China
Joanne Laura Wood
Centre for Geography and Environmental Science, University of Exeter,
Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9FE, UK
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Short summary
Rock glaciers are considered to be important freshwater reservoirs in the future climate. However, the amount of ice stored in rock glaciers is poorly quantified. Here we developed an empirical model to estimate ice content in rock the glaciers in the Khumbu and Lhotse valleys, Nepal. The modelling results confirmed the hydrological importance of rock glaciers in the study area. The developed approach shows promise in being applied to permafrost regions to assess water storage of rock glaciers.
Rock glaciers are considered to be important freshwater reservoirs in the future climate....
