Ice crust

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006405",
  "term": "Ice crust",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A hard, brittle layer of ice that forms on the surface of snow, often due to melting and refreezing cycles or the compaction of snow by wind. This layer can support a person's weight or break under it, affecting travel and wildlife. It differs from rime ice, which forms from supercooled water droplets freezing onto surfaces.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/ice-crust/"
}