Glossary I

Iceberg
A large mass of floating ice that has broken off from a glacier, most of this is underwater.

Ice Dam
Also called (ice jam) occurs when water builds up behind a blockage of ice.

Ice Fishing
The act of fishing through holes cut in the ice. Usually from a shelter or hut.

Incoming tide
Water pushing inshore, generally caused by the moon's gravity pull. A strong wind blowing out to see can somewhat negate an incoming tide, however.

Inlet
A small part of a body of water that reaches into a coast. A natural pass between ocean and bay.

Island
A piece of land that is surrounded by water.

Isthmus
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses. An isthmus has water on two sides.