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Ice Floes Collide, Not Just Blow | Science News
Arctic sea ice doesn’t always follow the wind—thanks to a surprisingly simple reason: the ice floes are constantly bumping into each other. New research reveals that collisions between these massive ice pieces play a major role in their movement, often outweighing wind effects. Using computer simulations that model ice like a crowded room, scientists matched real-world Arctic data and found that frequent jostling slows down floes and explains why they don’t just accelerate endlessly. This insight could revolutionize ice prediction models—and even apply to avalanches or 3D printing inks…
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