Abstract
The accumulation records, spanning the period 1930-85, show that annual accumulation has increased by 25% from 1960 to 1985, resulting in the highest accumulation rates in the 55 year records. Annual accumulation layers were identified in the firn cores using a firn-stratigraphic model (based on the observed characteristics and variability of the seasonal snow-surface layer) together with seasonal oxygen-isotope ratios. The accumulation records support other evidence for a similar recent increase across Antarctica. It is suggested that the increase is the result of changes in the general atmospheric circulation pattern which have produced a higher annual frequency of precipitation events. -from Author
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 383-387 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Glaciology |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 127 |
Publication status | Published - 1991 |
Externally published | Yes |