Shearing

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Term: Shearing
Definition: An area of pack ice is subject to shear when the ice motion varies significantly in the direction normal to the motion, subjecting the ice to rotational forces. These forces may result in phenomena similar to a flaw.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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