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|Meaning= | |Meaning=The sum of [[accumulation]] and [[ablation]] over an [[ice]] mass (the [[mass balance]]) divided by the total surface area. | ||
The sum of [[accumulation]] and [[ablation]] over an [[ice]] mass (the [[mass balance]]) divided by the total surface area. | |Explanation=It is the most useful [[parameter]] for summarizing the change in a given [[glacier]] or [[ice sheet]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:50, 13 January 2024
The sum of accumulation and ablation over an ice mass (the mass balance) divided by the total surface area.
