Long-term dynamics of nival processes in the Khibiny Mountains

Yu. V. Zaika; M. A. Vikulina; P. A. Chernous

doi:10.15356/2076-6734-2012-1-69-74

Long-term dynamics of nival processes in the Khibiny Mountains

Yu. V. Zaika, M. A. Vikulina, P. A. Chernous

https://doi.org/10.15356/2076-6734-2012-1-69-74

Abstract

Period of warming is registered at Khibiny Mountains in the end of XX century. Sensible rise in temperature occur in winter. The one of general indicators of present climate changes is multiyear dynamic of nival processes not only for contrast high-mountain conditions but also for more temperate green belt. Compatible variability of both data sets from high-mountain (1050 m) and green belt (320 m) stations allows to full appreciation of present changes. The results of data evaluation shows stability of snow cover characteristics against changing of winter temperature conditions and avalanche activity.

Keywords

Avalanche activity, nival processes, snow cover, snow cover stratigraphy, winter types.,

About the Authors

Yu. V. Zaika

Khibiny Base of the Geographical Faculty of the Moscow State University; Center of the Avalanche Security, “Apatit”, Kirovsk
Russian Federation

M. A. Vikulina

Khibiny Base of the Geographical Faculty of the Moscow State University; Center of the Avalanche Security, “Apatit”, Kirovsk
Russian Federation

P. A. Chernous

Khibiny Base of the Geographical Faculty of the Moscow State University; Center of the Avalanche Security, “Apatit”, Kirovsk
Russian Federation

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For citation: Zaika Y.V., Vikulina M.A., Chernous P.A. Long-term dynamics of nival processes in the Khibiny Mountains. Ice and Snow. 2012;52(1):69-74. https://doi.org/10.15356/2076-6734-2012-1-69-74

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