jääsatis
Jääsatis is a Finnish term that describes a specific type of ice formation found in lakes and coastal waters. It refers to a layer of ice that has formed from slushy, broken, and refrozen ice fragments, often mixed with snow. This type of ice is typically found in areas where ice has been broken up by wind or currents and then refrozen into a more consolidated, albeit often uneven, mass.
The formation of jääsatis is a common phenomenon in Finnish waters during the winter months. It can
Navigating through jääsatis can be challenging for watercraft. The broken ice fragments can impede movement, and