Concept information

Preferred term

ice loss  

Definition

  • range of interdependent processes, including ocean circulation, temperature, weather, and the earth’s albedo that contribute to reducing the sea or land ice

Scope note

  • Improved definition (EN only): a reduction in sea or land ice caused by a range of interdependent processes, including ocean circulation, temperature, weather, and the earth’s albedo

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15204

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