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Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > CRYOSPHERE > GLACIERS/ICE SHEETS > GLACIER MASS BALANCE/ICE SHEET MASS BALANCE

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GLACIER MASS BALANCE/ICE SHEET MASS BALANCE  

DEFINITION

  • Mass balance describes the net gain or loss of snow and ice through a given year. It is usually expressed in terms of water gain or loss.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/9f408faa-a427-44e9-a194-b1b9caff1e6d

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