Deck General USCG Q#4448 (Set 142)

The proximity of pack ice may be indicated by __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — glare on clouds on the horizon

Ice blink, a bright white glare visible on the undersides of low clouds near the horizon, is caused by the reflection of sunlight off extensive pack ice or ice fields, serving as a reliable early navigational warning for approaching ice.

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