First-year ice

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005602",
  "term": "First-year ice",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Sea ice that has grown over a single winter season and has not yet survived a summer melt. It is typically less than 2 meters thick and is characterized by a relatively smooth surface compared to multiyear ice. This type of ice is common in seasonal ice zones and is more susceptible to melting and fracturing than older, thicker ice.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/first-year-ice/"
}