Ice floe

In today's world, Ice floe has gained great relevance in various contexts, generating a significant impact on society. Since its emergence, Ice floe has captured the attention of academics, professionals and the general public, becoming a topic of debate and analysis in different areas. In order to understand the influence that Ice floe has on our daily lives, it is imperative to explore its different facets and dimensions, as well as examine its evolution over time. In this way, we can understand its importance and consequences in our current reality.

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Not to be confused with Ice flow.

An ice floe (/floʊ/) is a segment of floating ice defined as a flat piece at least 20 metres (66 ft) across at its widest point, and up to more than 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) across.[1] Drift ice is a floating field of sea ice composed of several ice floes. They may cause ice jams on freshwater rivers, and in the open ocean may damage the hulls of ships.

  • Several ice floes in the Hudson Strait
    Several ice floes in the Hudson Strait
  • Ice floes in the Weddell Sea
    Ice floes in the Weddell Sea
  • "In the Arctic Sea – An Ice Floe Adrift". Postcard, Albert Operti, early 20th century
    "In the Arctic Sea – An Ice Floe Adrift". Postcard, Albert Operti, early 20th century

References

  1. ^ Zhang, Qin; Skjetne, Roger (2018). Sea Ice Image Processing with MATLAB®. Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press. p. 43. ISBN 978-1-138-03266-8.


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