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<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">Roughly circular accumulations of [[frazil ice]], usually less than about 3 m in diameter,  with raised rims caused by collisions.</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">This form of [[ice]] is common in the Antarctic. Pancake ice may develop from [[grease ice]] or  [[shuga]].</div><br/> </div>
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Latest revision as of 01:54, 29 March 2024

Roughly circular accumulations of frazil ice, usually less than about 3 m in diameter, with raised rims caused by collisions.

This form of ice is common in the Antarctic. Pancake ice may develop from grease ice or shuga.

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