Rafted ice

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Term: Rafted ice
Definition: Type of deformed ice formed by one piece of ice overriding another. When young ice under pressure is forced alternately over and under like thrusting fingers, the ice is termed finger rafted ice.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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