Rotten ice

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002364",
  "term": "Rotten ice",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "Sea ice that has undergone extensive melting and deterioration, becoming porous and weak. This process occurs as temperatures rise, causing brine to drain from the ice and leaving behind a honeycomb-like structure. Rotten ice is hazardous for navigation and can break up easily, often appearing dark and slushy.",
    "In hydrologic terms, ice in an advanced stage of disintegration."
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/rotten-ice/"
}