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Ice in the Climate System - Types and Formation

Offered By: Yale University via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the five types of ice in the climate system in this 47-minute lecture from Yale University's course on The Atmosphere, the Ocean and Environmental Change. Delve into the formation and characteristics of sea ice in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Examine ice sheets, their composition from compacted snow, and how they spread over land surfaces. Learn about ice shelves, where ice sheets extend into the ocean while maintaining continuity. Discover the origins and movements of icebergs as they break off from glaciers. Investigate mountain glaciers found at high latitudes and elevations, including near the equator. Gain comprehensive insights into the role of ice in our climate system through detailed explanations and visual aids.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Ice in the Climate System
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- Chapter 2. Sea Ice
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- Chapter 3. Ice Sheets
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- Chapter 4. Ice Shelves
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- Chapter 5. Icebergs
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- Chapter 6. Mountain Glaciers
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