Distinguishing ice-rich and ice-poor permafrost to map ground temperatures and ground ice occurrence in the Swiss Alps

<p>Mountain permafrost is invisible, and mapping it is still a challenge. Available permafrost distribution maps often overestimate the permafrost extent and include large permafrost-free areas in their permafrost zonation. In addition, the representation of the lower belt of permafrost consis...

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Main Authors: R. Kenner, J. Noetzli, M. Hoelzle, H. Raetzo, M. Phillips
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2019-07-01
Series:The Cryosphere
Online Access:https://www.the-cryosphere.net/13/1925/2019/tc-13-1925-2019.pdf