Kinematic waves

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Term: Kinematic waves
Definition: Refers to a wave of ice moving downglacier propagated by its increased thickness. The wave of ice may move at two to six times the velocity of surrounding thinner ice.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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