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GG140: The Atmosphere, The Ocean, and Environmental Change

Lecture 24 - Ice in the Climate System. Five types of ice in the climate system are discussed. Sea ice forms when ocean water reaches its freezing temperature of about -2°C. Sea ice is currently found in the Arctic Ocean and around Antarctica. Ice sheets form on land and are composed of compacted snow that has accumulated over time. Ice sheets spread over a land surface and can reach the ocean. If the ice continuity is maintained when the ice sheet reaches the ocean, the ice will float on the water and this is referred to as an ice shelf. Icebergs are large chunks of glaciers that break off into the ocean. They can become grounded in shallow water, but generally are moved by the wind and ocean currents. Mountain glaciers form on mountains and are typically found at high latitudes, but also occur near the equator at sufficiently high elevation. (from oyc.yale.edu)

Lecture 24 - Ice in the Climate System

Time Lecture Chapters
[00:00:00] 1. Ice in the Climate System
[00:01:16] 2. Sea Ice
[00:20:34] 3. Ice Sheets
[00:24:41] 4. Ice Shelves
[00:29:36] 5. Icebergs
[00:41:54] 6. Mountain Glaciers

References
Lecture 24 - Ice in the Climate System
Instructor: Professor Ronald B Smith. Resources: Credit List [PDF]. Transcript [html]. Audio [mp3]. Download Video [mov].

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Lecture 01 - Introduction to Atmospheres
Lecture 02 - Retaining an Atmosphere
Lecture 03 - The Perfect Gas Law
Lecture 04 - Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere; Residence Time
Lecture 05 - Earth Systems Analysis (Tank Experiment)
Lecture 06 - Greenhouse Effect, Habitability
Lecture 07 - Hydrostatic Balance
Lecture 08 - Horizontal Transport
Lecture 09 - Water in the Atmosphere I
Lecture 10 - Water in the Atmosphere II
Lecture 11 - Clouds and Precipitation (Cloud Chamber Experiment)
Lecture 12 - Circulation of the Atmosphere
Lecture 13 - Global Climate and the Coriolis Force
Lecture 14 - Coriolis Force and Storms
Lecture 15 - Convective storms
Lecture 16 - Frontal Cyclones
Lecture 17 - Seasons and Climate
Lecture 18 - Seasons and Climate Classification
Lecture 19 - Ocean Bathymetry and Water Properties
Lecture 20 - Ocean Water Density and Atmospheric Forcing
Lecture 21 - Ocean Currents
Lecture 22 - Ocean Currents and Productivity
Lecture 23 - El Nino
Lecture 24 - Ice in the Climate System
Lecture 25 - Ice and climate change
Lecture 26 - Isotope Evidence for Climate Change
Lecture 27 - Global Warming
Lecture 28 - Global Warming II
Lecture 29 - Global Warming III
Lecture 30 - Climate Sensitivity and Human Population
Lecture 31 - The Two Ozone Problems
Lecture 32 - The Ozone Layer
Lecture 33 - Energy Resources, Renewable Energy
Lecture 34 - Renewable Energy
Lecture 35 - Review and Overview