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Ice Event on an Artificial Island in the Caspian Sea

Author(s): D. C. Mayne; E. M. Lemee; M. Metge

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Abstract: An artificial island constructed in the Kashagan East area of the North Caspian Sea was subjected to ice movement from 18:00 January 30 to 02:45 January 31. During this period there were three distinct ice movements occurred causing significant ice pile-up on, and away from the island slopes. An analysis of the ice movements and environmental conditions during the event are examined and observations of rubble formation, ride-up, and rafted ice are presented.

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Year: 2002

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