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

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GLACIER MASS BALANCE/ICE SHEET MASS BALANCE  

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  • 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. (en)

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/5ac9ae0b-901a-468e-8a42-5d6f3865a584

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