Understanding Glacier-induced Wind-driven Circulation Patterns in Strynevatnet Fjord (Norway) and their Implications for Fjord-infill Patterns

Joep Storms, M. Schoenmakers, L. Hansen, N. Waldmann, A. Beylich

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Abstract

A numerical process model (Delft3D) was applied to evaluate the effects of palaeowind conditions on the Holocene fjord sediment infill dispersal pattern of Lake Strynevatnet, Norway. The sediment infill of Strynevatnet is affected the glaciation history if the nearby Jostedalsbreen ice cap. We found a potential effect of the induced (katabatic) wind climate on the current circulation pattern in the lake which mimics the observed sedimentation patterns. Simulating palaeo circulation pattens potentially allows to better asses the effects of subtle glaciation and climate variations on lake infill patterns.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2nd Conference on Forward Modelling of Sedimentary Systems
Subtitle of host publicationTrondheim, Norway
PublisherEAGE
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event2nd Conference on Forward Modelling of Sedimentary Systems : From Desert to Deep Marine Depositional Systems - Thon Britannia, Trondheim, Norway
Duration: 25 Apr 201628 Apr 2016
Conference number: 2

Conference

Conference2nd Conference on Forward Modelling of Sedimentary Systems
Country/TerritoryNorway
CityTrondheim
Period25/04/1628/04/16

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