Geometric dependency of Tibetan lakes on glacial runoff

The Tibetan Plateau is an essential source of water for Southeast Asia. The runoff from its ~34 000 glaciers, which occupy an area of ~50 000 km<sup>2</sup>, feeds Tibetan lakes and major Asian rivers like the Indus and Brahmaputra. Reported glacial shrinkage likely has an impact on the...

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Main Authors: V. H. Phan, R. C. Lindenbergh, M. Menenti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-10-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/17/4061/2013/hess-17-4061-2013.pdf