| Term: | Inland ice sheet |
| Definition: |
An ice sheet of considerable thickness and an area of more than about 50,000 square kilometers (12.4 million acres), resting on rock; inland ice sheets near sea level may merge into ice shelves. NSIDCCryosphere
An ice sheet of considerable thickness and more than about 50,000 square km in area, resting on rock. Inland ice sheets near sea level may merge into ice shelves. SPRI GCW |