Roztopu
Roztopu is a term used to describe the thawing or melting of snow and ice, most commonly occurring in spring but also during warm spells in other seasons. In everyday language it denotes the transition from solid water to liquid water as air and ground temperatures rise above freezing. In scientific contexts, roztopu refers to snowmelt and ice melt as part of hydrological and climate processes.
The melting process is driven by heat transfer from the surrounding environment to the snow or ice.
Roztopu has significant hydrological and ecological implications. It influences seasonal river discharge, flood risk, groundwater recharge,
Scientists model roztopu using energy-balance and degree-day approaches, combining meteorological data with snow properties to estimate