Antarctic Ice Sheet (Q299)
Subject, term, tag: Antarctic Ice Sheet
- Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Antarctic Ice Sheet |
Subject, term, tag: Antarctic Ice Sheet |
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Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
There are only two ice sheets in the modern world, one on Greenland and one on Antarctica. The latter is divided into the East Antarctic Ice Sheet (EAIS), the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) and the Antarctic Peninsula Ice Sheet. During glacial periods, there were other ice sheets. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026