Dynamical modelling of subglacial meltwater erosion during past and future glaciations

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Titel in ÜbersetzungDynamische Modellierung subglazialer Schmelzwassererosion in vergangenen und zukünftigen Vereisungen
OriginalspracheEnglisch
PublikationsstatusAngenommen/Im Druck - 19 Juli 2023
VeranstaltungXXI INQUA 2023 Roma: Time for Change - Sapienza Universität, Rom, Italien
Dauer: 14 Juli 202320 Juli 2023
https://inquaroma2023.org/

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KonferenzXXI INQUA 2023 Roma
Land/GebietItalien
OrtRom
Zeitraum14 Juli 202320 Juli 2023
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Abstract

A large portion of meltwater from ice sheets and glaciers drains along the ice-bed interface, influencing the ice-flow dynamics. It is known from the geological record and modern glacial systems that channelized subglacial drainage generates high erosion rates and can form overdeepenings and tunnel valleys. We use the geological record and numerical modelling to quantify the meltwater-driven erosive potential during future glaciations in northern Germany. To achieve this goal, we develop and deploy a next-generation dynamical model for subglacial meltwater erosion on soft beds.

First, we build a 3D subsurface model of northern Germany to facilitate the reconstruction of ice sheet and subglacial topography during past glaciations. The subsurface model is based on the depth maps of the Geotectonic Atlas of North-western Germany, geophysical data and borehole data (GTA3D, TUNB3D-NI). Subsequently, the sedimentary units and hydrogeological properties are integrated into a geological grid model. The subsurface model will allow us to tune numerical hydrology and erosion simulations with linked drainage systems consisting of distributed and channelized components.

The hydraulic model is based on the principles of subglacial channel formation and fluvial erosion and is parameterized against tunnel valley formation during past glaciations. This model framework will be the first to use realistic sediment mechanics and 3D geological geometries to assess subglacial channel stability, evolution, and erosion. It will be used to estimate meltwater-driven erosion and sediment transport during future glaciations, with special emphasis on quantifying the north-to-south distribution of the maximum depth of meltwater erosion and associated environmental challenges in northern Germany. A particular focus will be on scrutinizing a proposed critical erosion depth of 600-800 m, which is relevant for planning repository sites for high-level radioactive waste.

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    Subglaziale Erosion, Tunnel Valleys

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  • NATURWISSENSCHAFTEN
  • Geowissenschaften
  • Geologie, Mineralogie
  • Sedimentologie

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Dynamical modelling of subglacial meltwater erosion during past and future glaciations. / Fälber, Runa; Damsgaard, Anders; Piotrowski, Jan et al.
2023. Abstract von XXI INQUA 2023 Roma, Rom, Italien.

Publikation: KonferenzbeitragAbstractForschung

Fälber, R, Damsgaard, A, Piotrowski, J & Winsemann, J 2023, 'Dynamical modelling of subglacial meltwater erosion during past and future glaciations', XXI INQUA 2023 Roma, Rom, Italien, 14 Juli 2023 - 20 Juli 2023.
Fälber, R., Damsgaard, A., Piotrowski, J., & Winsemann, J. (Angenommen/im Druck). Dynamical modelling of subglacial meltwater erosion during past and future glaciations. Abstract von XXI INQUA 2023 Roma, Rom, Italien.
Fälber R, Damsgaard A, Piotrowski J, Winsemann J. Dynamical modelling of subglacial meltwater erosion during past and future glaciations. 2023. Abstract von XXI INQUA 2023 Roma, Rom, Italien.
Fälber, Runa ; Damsgaard, Anders ; Piotrowski, Jan et al. / Dynamical modelling of subglacial meltwater erosion during past and future glaciations. Abstract von XXI INQUA 2023 Roma, Rom, Italien.
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