I’m reminded of Project Iceworm. Even massive Greenland icesheets still creep and flow quite a bit on building-relevant timescales.
Yes, creep is a concern but I think it can be kept at bay with geometry and low temperatures. Creep rate is exponential in temperature so keeping ice at −30 degrees or so makes a huge difference. Though I would really need to research this more.
I’m reminded of Project Iceworm. Even massive Greenland icesheets still creep and flow quite a bit on building-relevant timescales.
Yes, creep is a concern but I think it can be kept at bay with geometry and low temperatures. Creep rate is exponential in temperature so keeping ice at −30 degrees or so makes a huge difference. Though I would really need to research this more.