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Record 1 2015-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
  • River and Sea Navigation
DEF

The demarcation at any given time between the open sea and sea ice of any kind, whether fast or drifting. It may be termed compacted or diffuse.

PHR

Diffuse ice edge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime
DEF

Ligne séparant la mer libre de la banquise fixe ou dérivante. Cette démarcation n'est cependant pas toujours nette.

PHR

Front de glace diffus.

Spanish

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