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Aviation News Item: 03069
13th Dec 2009
ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.14.09): Black Ice
Source: aero-news.net
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Black Ice
Thin, new ice on fresh or salt water that appears dark in color because of its transparency. Also refers to thin, transparent ice on road or runway surfaces.
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