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Cryosphere

Fractal Abstract posted on Apr 14, 2014
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The cryosphere (from the Greek κρύος cryos "cold", "frost" or "ice" and σφαῖρα sphaira, "globe, ball") is those portions of Earth's surface where water is in solid form, including sea ice, lake ice, river ice, snow cover, glaciers, ice caps and ice sheets, and frozen ground (which includes permafrost). Thus, there is a wide overlap with the hydrosphere. The cryosphere is an integral part of the global climate system with important linkages and feedbacks generated through its influence on surface energy and moisture fluxes, clouds, precipitation, hydrology, atmospheric and oceanic circulation. Through these feedback processes, the cryosphere plays a significant role in the global climate and in climate model response to global changes. ______________________________ La cryosphère, du grec kryos (froid, glace), est un terme désignant collectivement les portions de la surface de la Terre où l'eau est présente à l'état solide. Elle inclut les banquises, les lacs et rivières gelés, les régions couvertes de neige, les glaciers, les inlandsis et les sols gelés, de façon temporaire ou permanente (pergélisol). On peut trouver de la glace sous toute latitude (par exemple, les neiges du Kilimandjaro), mais l'essentiel du volume de glace se trouve dans les deux gros inlandsis du Groenland et de l'immense Antarctique. La cryosphère est intégrée dans les modèles de changement climatique étudiés par le GIEC (Nobel 2007), à cause de ses liens et rétroactions engendrés dans l'hydrologie mondiale. La cryosphère est un indicateur très sensible du changement climatique; elle fut particulièrement étudiée pendant la dernière Année polaire internationale (2007–2009) ; tous les résultats scientifiques sont disponibles à tous, compte tenu de l'enjeu sur la biosphère, en particulier les changements du littoral. La surface des terres gelées est d'importance à cause du pouvoir réfléchissant de la glace, néanmoins on est très attentif à la mince (moins de 15 m) couche de glace de mer de l'océan arctique et à la couverture de neige au-delà du 66° de latitude. La volume d'eau gelée retenue dans ces terres est d'importance parce que leur fonte entraînera la hausse du niveau de la mer.

Comments (27)


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Faemike55

8:10PM | Mon, 14 April 2014

However, when changes, no matter how small, are introduced to various parts of the system, there begins a breakdown of the chains that bind the ecosystem which in turn affects the hydrosphere and the cryosphere and it becomes a positive feedback, swinging wider and wider, resulting in colder winters and hotter, dryer summers until even the climate change deniers have to face reality. Great image Magik! thanks for the venue

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barryjeffer

8:47PM | Mon, 14 April 2014

outstanding image and brilliant narration. Soon you will have to show this differently as it is all changing at an ever quickening pace.

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magnus073

9:09PM | Mon, 14 April 2014

Magik, il s'agit d'une présentation merveilleuse. Merci de m'avoir appris à propos de la (Cryoshpere)

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PREECHER

9:17PM | Mon, 14 April 2014

and its melting isn't it...wonderful image and info... *chills and thrills

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Lenord

10:07PM | Mon, 14 April 2014

Cool stuff Magic....ever read the book or seen the movie The Day the Earth Stood Still, the Guardians will be here soon to rid the Planet of the Human Virus bent on destroying it Peace

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bebopdlx

10:36PM | Mon, 14 April 2014

Cool work and colors.

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peedy

11:49PM | Mon, 14 April 2014

Beautiful image and lighting, MU. Corrie

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legolie

3:22AM | Tue, 15 April 2014

Magnifique réalisation avec ces couleurs ! C'est vraiment superbe ! Malheureusement cette fonte a déjà commencée et les conséquences seront dramatiques à long terme :-(

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jendellas

4:03AM | Tue, 15 April 2014

Excellent!!!

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rayag

4:03AM | Tue, 15 April 2014

Absolutely gorgeous!!

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lisalisette

6:48AM | Tue, 15 April 2014

This is a wonderful image.. I like it :)

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illkirch

7:59AM | Tue, 15 April 2014

Very nice design

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mickeyrony

10:30AM | Tue, 15 April 2014

Dans la flotte comme un peu partout ... Mais bon travail ((5++))

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johndoop

11:31AM | Tue, 15 April 2014

Great image Very well done!!!!

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DennisReed

1:01PM | Tue, 15 April 2014

cool

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kepp

1:09PM | Tue, 15 April 2014

superb image lovely work

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drifterlee

1:14PM | Tue, 15 April 2014

Beautiful work, Magik!!!!!

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MarciaGomes

2:57PM | Tue, 15 April 2014

Impressionante obra meu amigo a composição é incrível,adoro o efeito de água a cor é magnífica.++++++++++++5

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bazza

3:24PM | Tue, 15 April 2014

Lovely Abstract image!!

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Nonsolum

7:24PM | Tue, 15 April 2014

Magik Wiki : thanks for the evening lesson !

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Hendesse

1:37AM | Wed, 16 April 2014

Excellent and very creative work!

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erlandpil

9:14AM | Wed, 16 April 2014

outstanding image erland

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RodS

6:48PM | Wed, 16 April 2014

A fascinating image, and excellent information as well, Real! Well done!

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flavia49

5:28PM | Thu, 17 April 2014

outstanding

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ia-du-lin

3:56PM | Fri, 18 April 2014

nice fractal presentation

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ansgar2

5:06AM | Mon, 28 April 2014

Cool idea and render....!!!

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danapommet

9:15PM | Fri, 01 August 2014

Excellent creation and vibrant colors!


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