Explaining the patterns formed by ice floe interactions

We provide a quantitative explanation of the patterns commonly observed during the collision of two floating ice sheets (ice floes): simple raffing, finger rafting, or the formation of a pressure ridge. In particular, we analyze the equilibrium configurations of the ice in each of the two types of r...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Vella, D, Wettlaufer, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008