Jan 1, 2014 · Ice aprons are small accumulations of snow and ice masses that stick to the topography of the glacierized basin (Figure 1). They are generally found above the equilibrium line.

May 9, 2023 · Ice aprons are defined as very small ice bodies covering steep rock slopes. They have only been the subject of increased scientific interest for a few years, despite the fact that they are a condition for mountaineering and obvious elements in the high-alpine landscapes.

Nov 3, 2022 · This study aims to precisely define ice aprons based on a detailed analysis of their topographical characteristics in the Mont Blanc massif (western European Alps). For this, we accurately identified and precisely mapped 423 ice aprons using a combination of high-resolution optical satellite images from 2019.

Observed variations correlate with modeled surface area, suggesting strong sensitivity of ice aprons to changes in climatic variables. By studying site-specific correlations, we explore the importance of local drivers over the balance of ice aprons.

Ice aprons, also known as ice faces (Gruber and Haeberli, 2007; Hasler and others, 2011), are scarce accumulations of massive ice found in glacierized basins, above the equilibrium line (Armstrong and Roberts, 1956; Bhutiyani, 2011; Cogley and …

Mar 7, 2022 · Ice aprons (IAs) are very poorly studied and not well-defined thin ice bodies adhering to high altitude steep rock faces, however present in most Alpine-type high mountain environments around the world.

Jun 28, 2021 · PDF | Ice Apron (IA) is a poorly studied ice feature, commonly existing in all the world’s major mountain regions. This study aims to map the locations... | Find, read and cite all the research...

May 8, 2023 · Ice aprons are defined as very small ice bodies covering steep rock slopes. They have only been the subject of increased scientific interest for a few years, despite the fact that...

Oct 12, 2022 · Ice aprons (IAs) are part of the critical components of the Alpine cryosphere. As a result of the changing climate over the past few decades, deglaciation has resulted in a surface decrease of IAs, which has not yet been documented, except for a few specific examples.

Les glacio-nivales sont de petits corps de glace aux contours irréguliers reposant sur des pentes abruptes. Ce sont des éléments significatifs des paysages de haute montagne, un patrimoine glaciaire dû à l'ancienneté des glaces, et une condition essentielle pour l'alpinisme.