Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Jun 13, 2018 14:27
5 yrs ago
Norwegian term
fastis
Norwegian to English
Social Sciences
Environment & Ecology
fastis, as in "fastisområder"
Can fastis be translated to permafrost?
Can fastis be translated to permafrost?
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(English)
| 3 +2 | fast ice |
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fast ice
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There is a type of sea ice known as 'fast ice', i.e. ice that is anchored to the sea bed.
There is a type of sea ice known as 'fast ice', i.e. ice that is anchored to the sea bed.
Example sentence:
Fast ice: Ice that is anchored to the shore or ocean bottom, typically over shallow ocean shelves at continental margins; fast ice is defined by the fact that it does not move with the winds or currents.
Note from asker:
| The context is simply that, fastis in the Artic. Thanks! |
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