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The Cryosphere: Where the World is Frozen
   
 

Processes

Thermodynamics

Growth

Albedo

Melt

Cycle

Dynamics

Circulation

Processes that affect the growth and melt of sea ice are referred to as thermodynamics. Due to the dynamic nature of the ocean, sea ice does not simply grow and melt in a single place. Instead, sea ice is constantly moving and changing location.

See Also
NSIDC's Sea Ice Glossary: Search and browse terms related to sea ice in NSIDC's comprehensive cryospheric glossary.

 


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