On the Intermittent Formation of an Ice Bridge (Nunniq) across Roes Welcome Sound, Northwestern Hudson Bay and Its Use to Local Inuit Hunters

• Main Authors: Babb, David G., Kirillov, Sergei, Kuzyk, Zou Zou A., Netser, Troy, Liesch, Jasmine, Kamula, C. Michelle, Zagon, Tom, Barber, David G., Ehn, Jens K.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 2022
• Subjects: sea ice; ice bridge; Roes Welcome Sound; Nunavut; Kivalliq; Hudson Bay; Inuit knowledge; remote sensing; Arctic; Coral Harbour; Hudson; Southampton Island; ice pack; inuit; Sea ice
• Online Access: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/74957

Ice bridges are unique features that form when sea ice consolidates and remains immobilized within channels. They form in many locations throughout the Arctic and are typically noted for the polynyas that form on their lee side. However, ice bridges also provide a temporary platform that may be used...