Finger rafted ice

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Term: Finger rafted ice
Definition: Sea ice terminology, meaning a type of rafted ice in which floes overlap each other in 'fingers.' This is common in nilas.  ECCCanada 

Type of rafted ice in which floes thrust 'fingers' alternately over and under the other.  WMOSeaIce 

 GCW 
Created 2017.06.06
Last Modified 2022.03.08
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