Term: | Grey ice |
Definition: |
Young ice 10-15cm thick. Less elastic than nilas and breaks on swell. Usually rafts under pressure. ASPECT2012
Sea ice terminology, describing young ice that is 10 cm to15 cm thick, less elastic than nilas, and which breaks on swell. It usually rafts under pressure. ECCCanada Young ice 10-15 cm thick. Less elastic than nilas and breaks in swell. Usually rafts under pressure. Bushuyev GCW |