Net balance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007508",
  "term": "Net balance",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The overall change in the mass of a glacier over a specified period, representing the difference between total accumulation and total ablation. Accumulation includes snowfall and freezing rain, while ablation encompasses melting, sublimation, and calving. A positive net balance indicates the glacier is growing, whereas a negative balance signifies it is shrinking.",
  "see_also": [
    "average net balance"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/net-balance/"
}