Sastrugi

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Term: Sastrugi
Definition: Complex, fragile shapes of snow on top of sea ice that resemble sand dunes; they form parallel to the prevailing wind direction; sastrugi can also form on snow cover over land.
GCW NSIDCCryosphere
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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