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Play Sound Why do icebreakers plow through solid ice? These massive 25,000-ton vessels tackle freezing Arctic waters to carve out routes for commercial ships, saving cargo companies weeks of travel time and millions in fuel. But how do they do it without shattering their own hulls? Instead of a sharp bow, they use a thick, rounded ramp to ride up onto the ice and crush it using the ship's sheer weight.
Why do icebreakers plow through solid ice? These massive 25,000-ton vessels tackle freezing Arctic waters to carve out routes for commercial ships, saving cargo companies weeks of travel time and millions in fuel. But how do they do it without shattering their own hulls? Instead of a sharp bow, they use a thick, rounded ramp to ride up onto the ice and crush it using the ship's sheer weight.

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