Dominant influence of atmospheric circulation on snow accumulation in Greenland over the past 18,000 years.

Author(s) : KAPSNER W. R., ALLEY R. B., SHUMAN C. A., ANANDAKRISHNAN S., GROOTES P. M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

In a world warmed by the green house effect, circulation changes may be more important than direct temperature effects in determining snow accumulation in Greenland and its contribution to sea-level change.

Details

  • Original title: Dominant influence of atmospheric circulation on snow accumulation in Greenland over the past 18,000 years.
  • Record ID : 1995-3257
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment, General information
  • Source: Nature - vol. 373 - n. 6509
  • Publication date: 1995/01/05
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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