Peculiar phenomena regarding climatic and glacial variations on the Tibetan Plateau

Authors: Shi, Yafeng; Liu, Shiyin; Shangguan, Donghui; Li, Donglian; Ye, Baisheng

Source: Annals of Glaciology, Volume 43, Number 1, September 2006 , pp. 106-110(5)

Publisher: International Glaciological Society

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Abstract:

In contrast to the worldwide intensive warming and consequent glacier shrinkage during the last 30 years, two peculiar phenomena have been observed on the Tibetan Plateau: (1) the temperature has decreased about 0.6°C on the northern Tibetan Plateau, with smaller than average glacier retreat and meltwater discharge, and (2) a number of glaciers have been advancing on the southeast Tibetan Plateau in response to increased precipitation. These observations indicate the complex nature of the response of glaciers to climate changes.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.3189/172756406781812267

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