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2014Type
- Journal Article
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Abstract
We consider a theory for shallow ice shelves that includes an isotropic damage variable. A zeroth-order shallow-shelf approximation allows a simple yet consistent treatment of both ice dynamics and damage evolution. We find that the damage variable (like temperature) has, in general, to vary with depth; a purely two-dimensional membrane theory can only be considered a rough approximation for isothermal ice shelves. Show more
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https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-b-000091435Publication status
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Journal of GlaciologyVolume
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Publisher
International Glaciological SocietySubject
Antarctic glaciology; Calving; Ice-shelf break-upOrganisational unit
08726 - Funk, Martin (Tit.-Prof.)
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