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polar amplification  

Definition

  • The phenomenon that any change in the net radiation balance (for example greenhouse intensification) tends to produce a larger change in temperature near the poles than in the planetary average. (Source: Wikipedia)

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • ratio of polar warming to tropical warming

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/CHC-JL02F2HT-Q

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