Fast Flow: How Basal Water Controls the Motion and Stability of Glaciers

Presenter Full Name
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Dr. Jeffrey Kavanaugh
Institution
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University of California at Berkeley
Year & Semester
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2001 Spring
Presentation Date
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March 5, 2001

Dr. Jeffrey Kavanaugh (’94) of the University of California at Berkeley will discuss how hydrological conditions beneath a glacier govern ice motion and can lead to surprisingly rapid flow — and potential instability.