4 thoughts on “FANTASTIC Trailer – Antarctica: A Year on Ice”
Looks like a must watch on the remaining pristine continent, untouched by fossil fuel and mineral exploiters (so far), of interest a group of scientists, from Aberystwyth University,
are venturing there to explore the Larsen Ice Shelf one of the Antarctic’s most mysterious and least explored landscapes.
Also a group from Scripps will install a seismic array on Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf.
With attention on acceleration of sea level rise from increased melting in Greenland and Antarctica of great concern in an era of rapid climate change, the study will help scientists understand what triggers sudden ice shelf collapse.
A bit OT, but a three-part series on penguins on National Public TV gives some good insight into Antarctica also. “Spy in the Huddle” makes use of many robocams disguised as penguins and eggs (some walk and swim) and is a lot of fun to watch as well as quite educational.
The fact that some penguins live at unexpectedly high latitudes and on the edge of deserts has implications for species migration and adaptation forced by AGW as well.
Looks like a must watch on the remaining pristine continent, untouched by fossil fuel and mineral exploiters (so far), of interest a group of scientists, from Aberystwyth University,
are venturing there to explore the Larsen Ice Shelf one of the Antarctic’s most mysterious and least explored landscapes.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/climate-change-researchers-head-antarctic-7980653
Also a group from Scripps will install a seismic array on Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf.
With attention on acceleration of sea level rise from increased melting in Greenland and Antarctica of great concern in an era of rapid climate change, the study will help scientists understand what triggers sudden ice shelf collapse.
https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/seismic-network-will-measure-effects-ocean-waves-antarctic-ice-shelves
A bit OT, but a three-part series on penguins on National Public TV gives some good insight into Antarctica also. “Spy in the Huddle” makes use of many robocams disguised as penguins and eggs (some walk and swim) and is a lot of fun to watch as well as quite educational.
The fact that some penguins live at unexpectedly high latitudes and on the edge of deserts has implications for species migration and adaptation forced by AGW as well.
Thank you for the fascinating reference.