Cryology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000618",
  "term": "Cryology",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "The scientific study of ice and frozen phenomena, encompassing glaciers, ice sheets, sea ice, permafrost, and snow. This field investigates the physical properties, formation, movement, and environmental impacts of frozen water in all its forms. Cryology is a sub-discipline of glaciology and contributes to understanding climate change and water resources.",
    "The science of the physical aspects of snow, ice, hail, and sleet and other forms of water produced by temperatures below Zero degrees Celsius."
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cryology/"
}