Glacier shrinkage in the Ebinur lake basin, Tien Shan, China, during the past 40 years
The Ebinur lake basin, Tien Shan, China, was described in the early 20th century as the ‘Green Labyrinth’. This relatively productive area supports agriculture and stands in contrast to the regional aridity. Glacier melt runoff is an important source of water for this arid region and has played a si...
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Format: | Journal Article |
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International Glaciological Society
2014
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/34734 |