chapter 6 the cryosphere. figure 6.1 – cryosphere components. stress space and time scales

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Chapter 6 The Cryosphere

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Chapter 6

The Cryosphere

Figure 6.1 – Cryosphere components. Stress space and time scales

The amazing properties of water

Permafrost = Tground below 0°C for 2 + years

Ice flow profile

longitudinal sectionplane view

plastic flow and basal sliding

min. distortion

Flow lines on ice dome

Accumulation and ablation zones in a glacier

Seasonal distribution of sea ice in the NH and SH

Characteristic patterns of sea-ice drift in the Arctic Ocean

the sea-ice – ocean heat-flux feedback

this box is provided for you to describe feedback in detail!