Dear authors,

Many thanks for your efforts in revision. I found the reply addressed the reviewers comments, and the revision added information that was beneficial.

However, the expansion of the Appendix materials needs to be rationalised. Please work through Appendix D and ensure it is necessary information, it is clear and succinct.

I have also made some suggested revisions on the attached pdf file which can be seen as part of "technical corrections".

When replying, please indicate the edits made to the Appendix.

Finally, my apologies for the delay in the peer review process at this current time, and thank you for your patience.

Best,
Bob Hilton
AE ESurf,
Durham, UK

Thanks for your final efforts in revising the manuscript.

Dear Pierre Nevers and author team,

I am happy to convey that your manuscript has now been accepted for publication in ESurf. Thank you for working with Associate Editor Bob Hilton and the referees. Please excuse the delays in the process – these are special times.
I am looking forward to seeing your manuscript out in print.

Best wishes,

Andreas Lang