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Ice edge

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006410

The boundary between open water and an area of sea ice, which can be either compact or diffuse. This dynamic zone is influenced by oceanographic and atmospheric conditions, constantly advancing or retreating. The position of the ice edge is a key indicator of climate change and affects marine ecosystems and shipping routes.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006410
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006410",
  "term": "Ice edge",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The boundary between open water and an area of sea ice, which can be either compact or diffuse. This dynamic zone is influenced by oceanographic and atmospheric conditions, constantly advancing or retreating. The position of the ice edge is a key indicator of climate change and affects marine ecosystems and shipping routes.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/ice-edge/"
}

Record 4,768 of 10,756 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.