Fast ice

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Term: Fast ice
Definition: Ice that is anchored to the shore or ocean bottom, typically over shallow ocean shelves at continental margins; fast ice is defined by the fact that it does not move with the winds or currents.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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