Slush-Ice Berm Formation on the West Coast of Alaska

• Published in: ARCTIC
• Main Authors: Eerkes-Medrano, Laura, Atkinson, David E., Eicken, Hajo, Nayokpuk, Bill, Sookiayak, Harvey, Ungott, Eddie, Weyapuk, Jr., Winton
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 2017
• Subjects: slush-ice berm; community observations; local knowledge; synoptic; weather; coastal; Alaska; sea ice; Arctic; berme de bouillie de glace; observations des communautés; connaissances locales; synoptique; temps; côtier; glace de mer; Arctique; Tempêtes; Arctique*; Sea ice
• Online Access: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/67682

Some coastal communities in western Alaska have observed the occurrence of “slush-ice berms.” These features typically form during freeze-up, when ice crystal – laden water accumulates in piles on the shore. Slush-ice berms can protect towns from storm surge, and they can limit access to the water....