New ridge

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Term: New ridge
Definition: Ridge newly formed with sharp peaks and slope of sides usually 40 degrees. Fragments are visible from the air at low altitude.  WMOSeaIce 

Sea ice terminology that describes a ridge with sharp peaks and sides that has a slope of 40 degrees or more.  ECCCanada 

 GCW 
Created 2017.06.06
Last Modified 2022.03.08
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