651-4077-00L Quantification and Modeling of the Cryosphere: Dynamic Processes (University of Zurich)
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | University lecturers |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Comment | No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: GEO815 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: Link |
Abstract | Overview of the most important earth surface processes and landforms in cold regions (regions with glaciers and intense frost) with emphasis on high-mountain aspects. Discussion of present research challenges. |
Objective | Knowledge of the most prominent climate-related geomorphological processes and phenomena in high-mountain regions, understanding of primary research challenges. |
Content | Erosion and sedimentation by glaciers as a function of topography, englacial temperature, sediment balance, sliding and melt water runoff. Processes and landforms in regions of seasonal and perennial frost (frost weathering, rock falls, debris cones/talus, solifluction, permafrost creep/rock glaciers, debris flows). |
Lecture notes | Glacial and periglacial geomorphodynamics in high-mountain regions. Ca. 100 pages. |
Literature | references in skript |
Prerequisites / Notice | Basic knowledge about geomorphology and glaciers/permafrost from corresponding courses at ETH/UZH or from the related lecture notes |