How thick can sea ice become in the Bering Sea?

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In the Bering Sea, sea ice fields typically reach a thickness of 4 to 5 feet (1.2 to 1.5 metres) during the winter months. While the ice cover is generally within this range, the formation of hummocks—ridges of ice created by pressure—can result in localized ice formations that exceed 100 feet in height.12