Glacier Mass Balance and Variability
A special issue of Meteorology (ISSN 2674-0494).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editor
Interests: mass balance; glaciers; glaciology; climate change
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Glaciers, as one of the key indicators of climate and cryosphere change, play a critical role in Earth's hydrological cycle, ecosystem stability, and global sea level. The primary objective of this Special Issue is to advance our understanding of glaciers and their interactions with the atmosphere and human activities and ultimately contribute to a deeper comprehension of climate dynamics and future projections. We invite contributions from researchers across various disciplines, including glaciology, climatology, hydrology, remote sensing, and atmospheric science.
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles, review papers, and case studies that explore various aspects of glaciers, such as glacier mass balance, glacier retreat and advance, glacial hydrology, glacier–atmosphere interactions, glacial geomorphology, and the influence of glaciers on local and regional climate systems. We encourage submissions that adopt multidisciplinary approaches, integrating field observations, remote sensing, modeling, and historical analyses to provide a comprehensive understanding of glacier responses to climate change. Additionally, studies focusing on the impact of glacier dynamics on downstream ecosystems, water resources, and sea level rise are particularly encouraged.
This Special Issue aims to foster discussions on cutting-edge research, methodologies, and modeling approaches related to glaciers, promoting a deeper understanding of the processes governing these vital components of the Earth's cryosphere. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, we seek to enhance the scientific community's ability to address the challenges posed by glacier changes in a rapidly warming world.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Atmosphere.
Prof. Dr. Yuande Yang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- glaciers
- glaciology
- climate change
- cryosphere
- hydrology
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