Event information
Searching for vanished ice: What the Arctic's past tells us about the future climate
Crystal Fu is a PhD student in the Department of Geography studying sea ice sensitivity.
From Crystal:
Arctic sea ice is disappearing rapidly. Since satellite records began in 1979, summer sea ice extent has shrunk by over 2 million square kilometres – an area roughly 10 times the size of the UK. But what was the Arctic like before we could observe it from space? Is it possible to investigate ice that has long since melted away?
In this talk, we will learn about how scientists use mud from the bottom of the Arctic Ocean to uncover the history of sea ice over thousands to millions of years. We will explore how sea ice interacts with the wider climate system, and how Earth's geological past can help us navigate an uncertain climate future.
Tea & Talks are designed for a non-academic audience and offer the chance to learn something new in a friendly environment. We'd also love to welcome curious GCSE and A-Level students, especially those studying Geography.
Bring along a notepad (or just an open mind) and join us for a cuppa.
Accessibility information:
We host the talks in the SPRI Lecture Theatre; there is step free access through the side entrance.
There is a row at the back for step-free seating options and space for wheelchair users along the rear wall.
The Lecture Theatre has four steps down to the chair seating area.
For further information, please visit the Polar Museum Accessibilty page or get in touch via groupvisits@spri.cam.ac.uk.
