Approaching Antarctica, the Icebreaker Araon Encounters Thick Sea Ice
The New York Times••world
Key Points:
- Over a few hours on Monday, the sea ice transformed from disconnected, movable plates into a vast, solid icy plain surrounding the ship.
- Previously dynamic and shifting floes became completely still, creating an impression that physics had paused, with even large icebergs immobilized by the surrounding sea ice.
- The Araon ship was able to navigate the sea-ice zone easily, benefiting from favorable conditions including no storms, minimal swells, and passable ice.
- Chief scientist Won Sang Lee observed the unusual stillness and expressed appreciation for the expedition's luck with the weather and sea ice conditions.
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