Concept information

Preferred term

ice sheet  

Definition

  • permanent layer of ice covering an extensive tract of land, especially a polar region

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Scope note

  • Improved definition (EN only): permanent layer of ice covering an extensive tract of land

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15205

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