A new dataset offers detailed insights into the calving dynamics of Svalbard’s glaciers over 38 years, aiding in understanding and predicting glacier loss in the Arctic.
A dedicated team of researchers recently presented a new high-resolution calving front dataset from 149 glaciers in Svalbard spanning from 1985 to 2023. This innovative dataset, featured in thejournal, offers an important tool to better understand the mechanisms behind glacier calving, or the breakup of icebergs, which can help to enhance our understanding of the climatic drivers behind glacier loss in Svalbard and the Arctic.
The majority of Svalbard’s marine-terminating glaciers are retreating with a couple of exceptions. Credit: Dr. Tian Li According to Tian Li, “This dataset can be used to improve the mass balance assessments for Svalbard tidewater glaciers. Additionally, it enables the exploration of the drivers and processes controlling glacier calving. This is crucial for understanding the calving dynamics, a key indicator of how glaciers respond to climate change.”
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