Glacial Hydrology

Glacial hydrology studies how water moves within and beneath glaciers. It involves understanding how meltwater from the ice surface or internal ice melts and drains through the glacier's layers, forming streams, lakes, or tunnels. This water affects the glacier's flow, stability, and how quickly it melts. The complex network of channels and reservoirs influences glacial movement and impact on sea levels. Essentially, glacial hydrology examines the processes and pathways through which water interacts with glaciers, playing a critical role in understanding climate change and sea-level rise.