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Perennial névés and the hydrology of rock glaciers

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  • Geneviève Tenthorey

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From 1986 to 1990 water tracing was carried out in three rock glaciers in the Upper Val de Réchy. Results indicate different patterns of circulation depending on the size and degree of activity of the rock glaciers. Two rock glaciers show rapid superficial flow and one has slow interstitial flow. This is analogous to supra‐ and subglacial flow. Intra‐flow is also seen in one rock glacier. The importance of perennial névés at the roots of rock glaciers is demonstrated. Meltwater supplies the risings and, by refreezing, probably also increases the ice mass of the rock glaciers. De 1986 à 1990, des traçages des eaux ont été réalisés dans trois glaciers rocheux de la vallée supérieure de Réchy. Les résultats indiquent l'existence de différents réseaux de circulation des eaux qui peuvent ětre mis en relation avec la taille et le degré d'activité des glaciers rocheux. Deux glaciers rocheux actifs montrent un écoulement superficiel rapide et l'un d'entre eux montre, en outre, un écoulement intersticiel lent. Ceux‐ci sont semblables aux écoulements supra et sous‐glaciaire. Un écoulement interne a été aussi observé dans un glacier rocheux inactif. L'importance des névés perennes localisés à la partie supérieure des glaciers rocheux est démontrée. Leurs eaux de fonte alimentent les crues et, par regel, augmentent probablement la masse de glace qui se trouve au sein du glacier rocheux.

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  • Geneviève Tenthorey, 1992. "Perennial névés and the hydrology of rock glaciers," Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 3(3), pages 247-252, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:wly:perpro:v:3:y:1992:i:3:p:247-252
    DOI: 10.1002/ppp.3430030313
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