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Weak Layer Formation

Weak Layer Formation is a physical process in snowpack mechanics whereby a layer of low-strength snow crystals develops due to metamorphic changes or depositional conditions, creating a preferential plane for fracture propagation in avalanche initiation.

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2017–2026

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122

Mechanics of thin-skinned fold-and-thrust belts

William M. Chapple · Geological Society of America Bulletin · 1978 · 700 citations

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Horizontal subduction and truncation of the Cocos Plate beneath central Mexico

Xyoli Pérez‐Campos, Young‐Hee Kim, Allen Husker et al. · Geophysical Research Letters · 2008 · 301 citations · Full text

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First-principles constraints on diffusion in lower-mantle minerals and a weak D′′ layer

M. W. Ammann, John P. Brodholt, James Wookey et al. · Nature · 2010 · 232 citations

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Scaled experiments of volcanic spreading

Olivier Merle, Andrea Borgia · Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres · 1996 · 199 citations

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Vapor transport, grain growth and depth-hoar development in the subarctic snow

Matthew Sturm, Carl S. Benson · Journal of Glaciology · 1997 · 192 citations · Full text

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Authors

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  1. JS
    Jürg Schweizer

    Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research, Switzerland

    13 publications · 493 citations

    12

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  2. AV
    Alec van Herwijnen

    ETH Zurich, Switzerland

    11 publications · 410 citations

    11

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  3. KW
    Karl W. Birkeland

    US Forest Service, United States

    10 publications · 342 citations

    10

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  4. BJ
    Bruce Jamieson

    University of Calgary, Canada

    10 publications · 431 citations

    10

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  5. JB
    J. Bruce Jamieson

    University of Calgary, Canada

    6 publications · 381 citations

    6

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Institutions

154

  1. University of Calgary

    Calgary, Canada

    12 h-index

    22 publications

    1.3K citations

  2. Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research

    Birmensdorf, Switzerland

    8 h-index

    16 publications

    704 citations

  3. Montana State University

    Bozeman, United States

    5 h-index

    12 publications

    411 citations

  4. US Forest Service

    Washington, United States

    4 h-index

    4 publications

    118 citations

  5. Chengdu University of Technology

    Chengdu, China

    4 h-index

    14 publications

    289 citations

  6. Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

    Paris, France

    4 h-index

    9 publications

    466 citations

  7. Durham University

    Durham, United Kingdom

    3 h-index

    8 publications

    533 citations

  8. Université Grenoble Alpes

    Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France

    3 h-index

    8 publications

    446 citations

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  1. Cold Regions Science and Technology

    13 publications · 493 citations

    12

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  2. Journal of Glaciology

    8 publications · 600 citations

    8

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  3. Annals of Glaciology

    6 publications · 403 citations

    6

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  4. Canadian Geotechnical Journal

    4 publications · 122 citations

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  5. Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

    JGR · 4 publications · 380 citations

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