Drift ice, also called brash ice, is sea ice that is not attached to the shoreline or any other fixed object (shoals, grounded icebergs, etc.). [1][2][3] Unlike fast ice, which is "fastened" to a fixed …

May 12, 2018 · Drift ice refers to the pieces of ice which are detached hence they are moved by winds and ocean currents. Drift ice differs from the fast ice in that, fast ice is either attached to …

A basic introduction to the drift ice, observed in the Okhotsk Sea along the coast of Hokkaido in winter.

Stretching all the way to Siberia, the Ryuhyo drift ice of the Okhotsk Sea grips Hokkaido's Northern coast in a deep freeze for much of winter. You can see this wondrous natural …

It's the middle of winter and the spectacular phenomenon of drift ice, called ryuhyo in Japanese, fills the sea of Okhotsk in the eastern region of Hokkaido. If you visit during this period, the …

Get an up-close experience of the Okhotsk Sea's famous drift ice, by booking yourself onto a thrilling walking tour over the frozen sea. If you are brave enough, try jumping into the icy cold …

Mar 13, 2024 · Drift ice, the annual winter spectacle that draws tour boats in Japan’s northern seas, will soon be few and far between due to global warming, scientists warn.

One of the best and easiest ways to see the drift ice is from the Aurora Sightseeing Boats, which depart from Abashiri Port. Because drift ice is not always visible from the coast, the boats …

This drift ice comes from the mouth of the Amur River in Russia and travels as far as 1,000 km to Hokkaido. Shiretoko, Abashiri, and Monbetsu are famous for drift ice. Activities such as …

When drift ice comes ashore, you can see it up close on both the coastline from Nitsuiwa to the foreshore and the coastline from Masuura to Kitahama. You can also see that each piece of …