Hydrological connectivity from glaciers to rivers in the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau: roles of suprapermafrost and subpermafrost groundwater

The roles of groundwater flow in the hydrological cycle within the alpine area characterized by permafrost and/or seasonal frost are poorly known. This study explored the role of permafrost in controlling groundwater flow and the hydrological connections between glaciers in high mountains and ri...

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Main Authors: R. Ma, Z. Sun, Y. Hu, Q. Chang, S. Wang, W. Xing, M. Ge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2017-09-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:https://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/21/4803/2017/hess-21-4803-2017.pdf