Firn densification
Firn densification is the process by which snow transforms into glacial ice. Snow accumulates and compresses over time, causing the snowflakes to compact and recrystallize. Initially, the snow is …
Nov 17, 2024Densification
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Modeling enhanced firn densification due to strain softening
Ice becomes more less viscous when it is being strained. It is a power law fluid. Therefore firn densifies faster in shear margins. In this paper we show how existing firn densification models can be …
Sep 2, 2021