congelation ice

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Term: congelation ice
Definition:

Sea ice which 1) has formed on the submerged surface (i.e. the base) of an existing mass of sea ice and 2) is composed of columnar crystals due to the downward growth of the crystals into the water.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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