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Phrases with «ice arch»

The phrase "ice arch" refers to a naturally formed structure made of ice, usually found in frozen areas like the Arctic or Antarctica. It is an arch-shaped opening that occurs when ice formations, such as glaciers or icebergs, melt or break, creating a passage or hole. Full definition

Sentences with «ice arch»

  • The study authors conclude that warming temperatures due to climate change are making it more difficult for ice arches to form every winter, preventing them from blocking the southward flow of sea ice. (eos.org)
  • Previous research found ice arches failed to form in the Nares Strait in 2007 and a record amount of sea ice flowed south that year. (eos.org)
  • The sea ice the authors sampled would have had to travel freely through the Nares Strait to make it to Baffin Bay and eventually to Newfoundland, which could only have happened if ice arches had failed to form, according to the study. (eos.org)
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