Event information
Antarctic Extremes: Rethinking the reputation of atmospheric rivers in Antarctica
Phoebe Jackson is a PhD candidate at the Scott Polar Research Institute examining the influence of landfalling atmospheric rivers (ARs) on the surface processes of East Antarctic ice shelves.
From Phoebe:
"This talk will explore the extreme impacts of atmospheric rivers on the Antarctic Ice Sheet. Atmospheric rivers, often referred to as “rivers in the sky”, are systems of intense water vapour transport that under favourable synoptic conditions can be effectively channelled poleward towards Antarctica. Despite being relatively rare over Antarctica, their mixed and compounding impacts mean these extreme events play a large role in shaping Antarctica’s mass balance. From heavy snowfall to heatwaves to ice-shelf collapse, we will unpack how atmospheric rivers today serve to both harm and heal the ice sheet, how these systems are changing under a warming climate, and what the balance between their competing impacts could mean for Antarctica’s 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.
