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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2019-07-01
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Series: | The Cryosphere |
Online Access: | https://www.the-cryosphere.net/13/1925/2019/tc-13-1925-2019.pdf |