The effects of atmospheric and oceanic conditions on the stability of ice bridges

• Main Author: Stelma, Sigourney Anne
• Format: Thesis
• Language: unknown
• Published: University of Delaware 2015
• Subjects: Ice crossings > Effect of temperature on > Models; Ice crossings > Effect of radiation on > Models; Arctic; Ellesmere Island; Greenland; Nares; Nares strait; Sea ice
• Online Access: http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/17024

Ice bridges are arch-like ice structures that form in narrow passages and straits. These bridges play largely important roles in the circulation of Arctic sea ice. When an ice bridge is present in a strait, there is typically a stoppage of sea ice flow, and there generally little ice flow downstream...