Finger rafting

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005582",
  "term": "Finger rafting",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A process where thin, newly formed sea ice sheets slide over and under each other, creating interlocking, finger-like projections. This occurs when two ice floes converge under pressure, and it is a common mechanism for the initial thickening of young ice. It is distinct from ridging, which involves the formation of larger, more chaotic piles of ice.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/finger-rafting/"
}