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gravity wind A wind resulting from cold air running or flowing down a slope, caused by greater air density near the slope than at the same altitude some distance horizontally from the slope. Ryan McGranaghan 2023.04.16
Gray friars No definition provided Christopher Rauch 2023.12.01
Gray ice Young ice 4 to 6 in (10-15 cm) thick. Less elastic than nilas and breaks on swell. Usually rafts under pressure. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Gray ice Young ice 10-15 cm thick, less elastic than nilas. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Grayite No definition provided Ryan McGranaghan 2023.04.16
Grayling No definition provided Christopher Rauch 2023.12.01
Grayling fishing No definition provided Christopher Rauch 2023.12.01
gray water No definition provided Ryan McGranaghan 2023.04.16
Gray-white ice Young ice 6 to 12 in (15-30 cm) thick. Under pressure more likely to ridge than to raft. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
grazing No definition provided Ryan McGranaghan 2023.04.16
Grazing No definition provided Christopher Rauch 2023.12.01
Grazing incidence telescopes No definition provided Ryan McGranaghan 2023.04.16
Grazing: Meadows No definition provided Christopher Rauch 2023.12.01
Gréai No definition provided Christopher Rauch 2023.12.01
Grease No definition provided Christopher Rauch 2023.12.01
Grease ice A very thin, soupy layer of frazil crystals clumped together, which makes the ocean surface resemble an oil slick. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Grease ice Sea ice terminology which describes a later stage of freezing than frazil ice where the crystals have coagulated to form a soupy layer on the surface. Grease ice reflects little light, giving the wate r a matte appearance. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Grease ice A later stage of freezing than frazil ice, when the spicules and plates of ice have coagulated to form a thick soupy layer on the surface of the water. Grease ice reflects little light, giving the sea a matt appearance. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Grease ice A later stage of freezing than frazil ice when the crystals have coagulated to form a soupy layer on the surface. Grease ice reflects little light, giving the surface a matt appearance. Grease ice beh aves in a viscous fluid-like manner, and does not form distinct ice floes. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Grease ice A later stage of freezing than frazil ice when the crystals have coagulated to form a soupy layer on the surface. Grease ice reflects little light, giving the sea a matt appearance. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
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