Tengerjég

Tengerjég is the Hungarian word for sea ice. It refers to frozen seawater that forms on the surface of the ocean. Sea ice is a significant component of the Earth's polar regions, particularly in the Arctic and Antarctic oceans. Its formation and behavior are influenced by factors such as water temperature, salinity, and ocean currents. Tengerjég plays a crucial role in the Earth's climate system. It acts as an insulator, reducing heat exchange between the ocean and the atmosphere. The reflectivity of tengerjég, known as its albedo, is much higher than that of open water, meaning it reflects more solar radiation back into space. This contributes to regulating global temperatures. The presence and extent of tengerjég also impact marine ecosystems, affecting the habitats and food sources of various species. Changes in tengerjég coverage are closely monitored by scientists as an indicator of climate change, with declining ice extent being a prominent observation in recent decades. Understanding tengerjég is therefore essential for comprehending oceanographic processes and the broader impacts of global warming.