最近的研究表明，由于气候变化，地球所有冰层成分都在发生快速变化，包括极地海冰收缩、山地冰川衰退、永久冻土融化和积雪减少。这本书全面总结了地球冰层的所有组成部分，回顾了它们的历史、物理和化学特征、地理分布以及预测的未来状态。这个新版本在整个过程中都进行了全面更新，并提供了来自GlobSnow-2 CRYOSAT、ICESAT和GRACE的最新数据。它包括对陆地冰、永久冻土、淡水冰、海冰和冰原中冰层变化的全面总结。它讨论了为理解冰层过程和预测未来变化而开发的模型，包括基于遥感、实地活动和长期地面观测的模型。它拥有广泛的参考书目，超过120个图表，以及章节结束后的复习问题，是冰球领域学生和研究人员的理想资源。
The Global Cryosphere: Past, Present, and Future, 2nd Edition
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.
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