Multiyear ice

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Term: Multiyear ice
Definition: Ice that has survived at least one melt season; it is typically 2 to 4 meters (6.6 to 13.1 feet) thick and thickens as more ice grows on its underside.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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