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  1. Cryosphere

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    Glacier Mass Balance
    Glacier mass balance is the difference between accumulation (snowfall) and ablation (melt, sublimation, and calving). Modern monitoring indicates that many alpine glaciers exhibit a net negative balance.
    | Glacier Type | Average Net Balance Rate (2000–2020, $\text{m}$ water equivalent/year) | Dominant Ablation Mechanism |