A melt pond is a body of water that forms on the surface of sea ice or glacial ice during the melting season. These ponds occur when temperatures rise and sunlight leads to the melting of the ice, creating depressions that collect water. Melt ponds can vary in size and depth and often darken the surface of the ice, which can further accelerate melting due to increased absorption of solar radiation. Melt ponds play an important role in the climate system and Arctic ecosystems.
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