The Global Cryosphere: Past, Present, and Future

by Roger G. Barry and Thian Yew Gan

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108720587
• ISBN13: 9781108720588
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 586 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.4" x 9.6"