| Autor: |
Almela, Pablo, Elser, James J., Giersch, J. Joseph, Hotaling, Scott, Hamilton, Trinity L. |
| Zdroj: |
Cryosphere Discussions; 10/27/2023, p1-11, 11p |
| Abstrakt: |
Snow algae contribute to snowmelt by darkening the surface, reducing its albedo. However, the potential consequences of algae under the surface (such as after a fresh snowfall) on albedo reduction is not known. In this study, we examined the impact of sub-surface snow algae on surface energy absorption. The results indicate energy absorption across all analysed wavelength ranges when snow algae are snow-covered, an effect that was correlated with both cell densities and chlorophyll-a concentrations. These findings suggest that snow algae lower albedo and thus increase snow melt even when snow-covered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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