Role of tributary glaciers on landscape modification in the Gangotri Glacier area, Garhwal Himalaya, India

摘要

Studies on glacier landforms are helpful in the palaeoclimatic reconstructions. However, it may lead to misinterpretation if the secondary processes that modify the landforms and landscape are not taken into consideration. The tributary glaciers are identified as an important agent, which form, affect and modify the landforms/landscape. The landforms and landscape readjust according to the new set of conditions created by tributary glaciers, and get modified. Therefore, to study the geomorphological landforms and their palaeoclimatic implications, the role of transverse tributary glaciers is of prime importance.