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Pancake ice in a young ice field

Description

Pancake ice in a young ice field. The raised edges are caused by repeatedcollisions between cakes of frazil ice.

Credit

Collection of Dr. Pablo Clemente-Colon, Chief Scientist National Ice Center

Display Date

2008 September 20

Location

Alaska, Beaufort Sea

Collection

Paths Less Taken

Keywords

Arctic Ice