: an extensive ice sheet originating on land but continuing out to sea beyond the depths at which it rests on the sea bottom
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Recent Examples on the WebAuthorities said Bryce Dunfee was walking with friends on shelf ice on West Beach about 5:30 p.m. when the ice began to crack.Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2022 Bryce Dunfee was last seen with a group of friends walking on shelf ice along the park’s West Beach. Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2022 Winter wonderland: Explore shelf ice and winter beach formations at Indiana Dunes State Park at noon-1 p.m. Feb. 25.Post-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2018 Access may be challenging due to shelf ice around marsh edges. Tyler Mahoney, kansascity, 24 Jan. 2018