Grey ice

Alternative definitions (3), class: vernacular (0)
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 
Created 2017.06.06
Last Modified 2022.03.08
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