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Convection enhances heat transport in sea ice

24 Sep 2024 Isabelle Dumé
An upside-down sea ice slab showcasing brine channels that facilitate the drainage of liquid brine and support convection along the interface
Sea ice An upside-down sea ice slab showcasing brine channels that facilitate the drainage of liquid brine and support convection along the interface. (Courtesy: Ken Golden, 2007)
The thermal conductivity of sea ice can significantly increase when convective flow is present withi

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