Open drift

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Term: Open drift
Definition: Sea ice terminology which describes floating ice in which the concentration is 4/10 to 6/10, with many leads and polynyas. Floes are generally not in contact with one another in open drift.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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