Front variations of outlet glaciers from Jostedalsbreen, western Norway, during the twentieth century

Abstract

The record of glacier-front position changes at 15 individual outlet glaciers from Jostedalsbreen during the twentieth century is presented and interpreted. A specific pattern of glacier-front oscillations is recognised, with two re- advances during the first part of the century, followed by a strong retreat in the middle of the century turning into the present strong advance. Differences in behaviour of individual outlets depending on specific response times permit their classification into three groups.