American Association of Geographers American Association of Geographers
2009 Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV Online Program
Paper Session:

4654 Mountain ice and snow 3: glaciers and water resources

is scheduled on Wednesday, 3/25/09, from 5:20 PM - 7:00 PM in North Hall N115, Las Vegas Convention Center

Sponsorship(s):
Mountain Geography Specialty Group
Water Resources Specialty Group
Cryosphere Specialty Group

Organizer(s):
George P. Malanson - University of Iowa

Chair(s):
George P. Malanson - University of Iowa

Abstract(s):
 
5:20 PM   Author(s): *Michael P. Bishop - University of Nebraska-Omaha
John F. Shroder, Jr. - University of Nebraska-Omaha

 Abstract Title: Glacier Response to Climate Forcing in the Karakoram Himalaya, Pakistan

5:40 PM   Author(s): *Daniel B. Fagre - United States Geological Survey
Blase A Reardon - Dept. of Geosciences, University of Montana
Joel T. Harper - Dept. of Geosciences, University of Montana

 Abstract Title: Glaciers, hydrology and climate change at Glacier National Park, Montana, USA.

6:00 PM   Author(s): *Sunday Goshit - University of Iowa
George Malanson - University of Iowa

 Abstract Title: Synoptic Influence on Daily Temperature and Precipitation in Western Montana

6:20 PM   Author(s): *George P. Malanson - University of Iowa
Rex Honey - University of Iowa

 Abstract Title: Water towers, the metaphor

6:40 PM   Discussant: Anne W. Nolin - Oregon State University

 

Discussant(s):
Anne W. Nolin - Oregon State University


Session Description: This session presents more work on changing glaciers and snowfall in response to global climate change and ends with a summary critique of global approaches to mountain water resources.
  

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