Ice in the ocean

Ice in the ocean

by Wadhams, P.

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This book examines sea ice and icebergs and their role in the global climate system. It deals with the nature of the polar oceans; the distribution of sea ice; the mechanisms of growth, development and decay; the thermodynamics and dynamics of sea ice; sea ice deformation and ridge-building; the role of the marginal ice zones; the characteristics of icebergs; and the part played by sea ice in the climate system and in the transport of pollutants.

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Ice in the ocean / Peter Wadhams.

Summary

This book examines sea ice and icebergs and their role in the global climate system. It deals with the nature of the polar oceans; the distribution of sea ice; the mechanisms of growth, development and decay; the thermodynamics and dynamics of sea ice; sea ice deformation and ridge-building; the role of the marginal ice zones; the characteristics of icebergs; and the part played by sea ice in the climate system and in the transport of pollutants.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©2000.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Gordon and Breach
  • Place of Publication:Australia
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:©2000.

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (xi, 351 pages : : illustrations (some color), maps (some color.)

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9780429180392 (electronic bk), 042918039X (electronic bk), 1420022199, 9781420022193, 1482283085, 9781482283082
  • oclc:on1154137575
  • LC Classification:GB2595
  • Dewey Decimal:551.34/2

Subjects

Climat -- Changements climate change Climatic changes Glace de mer -- Régions polaires Icebergs Polar regions Sea ice Sea ice -- Polar regions

Writers

Wadhams, P.

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