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Equilibrium Line
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Summary
The
Equilibrium Line
is a
Critical boundary
on a glacier where the
Accumulation of snow
is equal to the
Ablation of ice
, marking the transition between
Net Gain
and
Net loss of mass
. It is a
Vital indicator
of a
Glacier's health
and
Response to climate change
, as
Shifts in this line
can reflect
Changes In Temperature
and
Precipitation Patterns
.
Concepts
Glacier Mass Balance
Accumulation Zone
Ablation Zone
Climate Change
Snowline
Glaciology
Cryosphere
Albedo Effect
Hydrology
McCabe-Thiele Method
Relevant Degrees
Glaciology 71%
Climatology 29%
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