Overview
Explore the critical role of Arctic hydrology in climate systems through this 56-minute Nye Lecture from the 2009 AGU Fall Meeting. Delve into the complex interplay of feedbacks affecting the Arctic environment, presented by Dr. Larry D. Hinzman from the International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Examine key topics including solar cycles, temperature and precipitation changes, lake and vegetation transformations, permafrost dynamics, and carbon storage. Gain insights into the far-reaching impacts of Arctic hydrological changes on global climate patterns and ecosystems.
Syllabus
Introduction
Presentation
Thank you
Welcome
Dr Mark Johnson
Dr Larry Henchman
Jennifer Francis
The Solar Cycle
Changes in Temperature
Precipitation
Storminess
Wetness
Changes in Lakes
Changes in Hydrology
Changes in Vegetation
Changes in Precipitation
Changes in Runoff
Perma permafrost
Thermokarst
Shear Zones
Conclusion
How to store carbon
Taught by
AGU