Frazil ice formation around the coast of Cape Darnley (IMAGE)

Hokkaido University

Frazil ice formation around the coast of Cape Darnley

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Around the coast of Cape Darnley, frazil ice forms efficiently under the sea surface particularly due to the strong wind and resulting heat loss. When Frazil ice forms, it generates cold, dense water which sinks to the seabed forming Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW). (Kay I. Ohshima et al., Science Advances, October 19, 2022)

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Kay I. Ohshima et al., Science Advances, October 19, 2022

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