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OLD ICE [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
DEF

... sea-ice which has survived at least one summer's melt.

OBS

The surface of old ice is generally smoother than first-year ice. Old ice may be subdivided into second-year ice and multi-year ice.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
DEF

[...] glace de mer qui a survécu à la fonte d'au moins un été.

OBS

La surface de la vieille glace est généralement plus lisse que celle de la glace de première année. On distingue la glace de deuxième année et la glace de plusieurs années.

Spanish

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