Fracturing

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Term: Fracturing
Definition: Pressure process whereby ice is permanently deformed, and rupture oc- curs. Most commonly used to describe breaking across very close pack ice, compact pack ice, and consolidated pack ice.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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