Windblown silt on ice on lower Tanana River Gallery
Date Observed: Mar 16, 2010
Knut Kielland videotapes Ronnie Evans, Chas Jones and Charlie Campbell as they discuss the ice conditions at this site. Processes Observed |
Ronnie Evans talks with Chas Jones and Charlie Campbell about the effect of flooding and changes in the river channel. Processes Observed |
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Chas Jones Wind-blown silt in this area of the Tanana River accelerates ice melt due to increased heat absorption and can create hazardous travel conditions. Processes Observed |
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Chas Jones A close-up view of silt on the ice on the lower Tanana River. Processes Observed |
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Chas Jones Windy parts of the river make for challenging travel conditions, with silt build up, snowdrifts, and snow free zones. Processes Observed |
This section of the river is especially windblown, with sand being blown from adjacent islands and sandbars. This windblown sand accelerates melting of the ice. Processes Observed |
Ronnie Evans and Charlie Campbell talk about the ease and dangers of traveling on sandbars. Processes Observed |