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Shawn J. Marshall

The Cryosphere

Shawn J. Marshall

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English
Princeton University Pres
02 January 2012
Mathematics & Sciences; Hydrology & the hydrosphere; Meteorology & climatology
Series: Princeton Primers in Climate
"The cryosphere encompasses the Earth's snow and ice masses. It is a critical part of our planet's climate system, one that is especially at risk from climate change and global warming. ""The Cryosphere"" provides an essential introduction to the subject, written by one of the world's leading experts in Earth-system science. In this primer, glaciologist Shawn Marshall introduces readers to the cryosphere and the broader role it plays in our global climate system. After giving a concise overview, he fully explains each component of the cryosphere and how it works - seasonal snow, permafrost, river and lake ice, sea ice, glaciers, ice sheets, and ice shelves. Marshall describes how snow and ice interact with our atmosphere and oceans and how they influence climate, sea level, and ocean circulation. He looks at the cryosphere's role in past ice ages, and considers the changing cryosphere's future impact on our landscape, oceans, and climate. Accessible and authoritative, this primer also features a glossary of key terms, suggestions for further reading, explanations of equations, and a discussion of open research questions in the field."
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Imprint:   Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 203mm,  Width: 127mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   198g
ISBN:   9780691145266
ISBN 10:   0691145261
Series:   Princeton Primers in Climate
Pages:   312
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Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Primary ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Preface vii Chapter 1: Introduction to the Cryosphere 1 Chapter 2 Material Properties of Snow and Ice 11 Chapter 3 Snow and Ice Thermodynamics 36 Chapter 4 Seasonal Snow and Freshwater Ice 65 Chapter 5 Sea Ice 104 Chapter 6 Glaciers and Ice Sheets 127 Chapter 7 Permafrost 165 Chapter 8 Cryosphere-Climate Processes 180 Chapter 9 The Cryosphere and Climate Change 201 Chapter Glossary 241 Notes 249 Annotated Bibliography 251 Index 285

Shawn J. Marshall is the Canada Research Chair in Climate Change at the University of Calgary.

Reviews for The Cryosphere

In this work, part of the Princeton Primers in Climate series, glaciologist Marshall examines the nature of ice and snow (the cryosphere) in all its various forms... This book is accessible to interested readers with a background in physics; it could also serve as a textbook in a senior undergraduate or graduate-level course. -- Choice


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