The global cryosphere : past, present and future

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The global cryosphere : past, present and future

Roger G. Barry, Thian Yew Gan

Cambridge University Press, 2022

2nd ed

  • : pbk

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注記

Includes bibliographical references (p. 451-562) and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

Recent studies indicate that - due to climate change - the Earth is undergoing rapid changes in all cryospheric components, including polar sea ice shrinkage, mountain glacier recession, thawing permafrost, and diminishing snow cover. This book provides a comprehensive summary of all components of the Earth's cryosphere, reviewing their history, physical and chemical characteristics, geographical distributions, and projected future states. This new edition has been completely updated throughout, and provides state-of-the-art data from GlobSnow-2 CRYOSAT, ICESAT, and GRACE. It includes a comprehensive summary of cryospheric changes in land ice, permafrost, freshwater ice, sea ice, and ice sheets. It discusses the models developed to understand cryosphere processes and predict future changes, including those based on remote sensing, field campaigns, and long-term ground observations. Boasting an extensive bibliography, over 120 figures, and end-of-chapter review questions, it is an ideal resource for students and researchers of the cryosphere.

目次

  • 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.

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詳細情報

  • NII書誌ID(NCID)
    BD00470575
  • ISBN
    • 9781108720588
  • 出版国コード
    uk
  • タイトル言語コード
    eng
  • 本文言語コード
    eng
  • 出版地
    Cambridge
  • ページ数/冊数
    xii, 573 p. [36] p. of plates
  • 大きさ
    25 cm
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