Jégsapkaéghajlat

Jégsapkaéghajlat is a term of Hungarian origin that translates to "ice cap climate" or "ice cap weather." It refers to the climatic conditions found in polar regions, specifically those characterized by permanent ice caps, such as Greenland and Antarctica. These climates are defined by extremely low temperatures throughout the year, with very little seasonal variation.

The average annual temperature in jégsapkaéghajlat is well below freezing. Summers are short and cool, with temperatures rarely rising above 0 degrees Celsius. Winters are long, dark, and intensely cold, with temperatures often dropping to -50 degrees Celsius or lower. Precipitation is typically very low, often in the form of snow, making these regions technically deserts, albeit frozen ones.

Due to the extreme cold and permanent ice cover, vegetation is virtually non-existent in areas experiencing jégsapkaéghajlat. The dominant features are ice sheets, glaciers, and snowfields. Wildlife is adapted to these harsh conditions and is often limited to species like penguins, seals, and polar bears in the Arctic, and various seabirds and marine mammals in the Antarctic. Human habitation is minimal and usually confined to research stations. The study of jégsapkaéghajlat is crucial for understanding global climate patterns and the impact of climate change on the Earth's cryosphere.