The Global Cryosphere: Past, Present, and Future

ISBN-13: 9781108720588 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 500 str.

Roger G. Barry; Thian Yew Gan

Opis

A comprehensive account of all components of the Earth's cryosphere, including their past characteristics, and future states.

Spis treści

Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; Part I. The Terrestrial Cryosphere: 2A. Snowfall and Snow Cover; 2B. Avalanches; 3. Glaciers and Ice Caps; 4. Ice Sheets; 5. Frozen Ground and Permafrost; 6. Freshwater Ice: Lakes, Rivers and Icings; Part II. The Marine Cryosphere: 7. Sea Ice; 8. Ice Shelves and Icebergs; Part III. The Cryosphere Past and Future: 9. The Cryosphere in the Past; 10. The Future Cryosphere – Impacts of Global Warming; Part IV. Applications: 11. Applications of Snow and Ice Research; Glossary; References; Index.