Explore groundbreaking research on East Antarctic glaciers in this 32-minute press conference from AGU's Fall Meeting 2018. Discover how recent observations challenge the long-held belief of East Antarctica's stability, with a focus on glaciers near the massive Totten Glacier showing signs of acceleration over the past decade. Learn about the potential impact on global sea levels and the driving forces behind these changes from NASA experts Alex Gardner and Catherine Walker. Delve into topics such as the ITS Live Project, observational changes, Landsat 8 data, elevation changes, ice shelves, and the role of circumpolar deep water. Gain insights into the comparison with Arctic sea ice and the influence of El Niño on these glacial dynamics.
Overview
Syllabus
Kathryn Walker
The ITS Live Project
Observational Changes
Intermission Time Series
Its Live Project
Landsat 8 Data
Elevation Change
Drawdown Signal
Ice Shelves
Data Release
Conclusion
Questions
Is this different than what we would expect
Massive acceleration and melt rate in Antarctica
MB result
Circumpolar deep water
East Antarctica
Arctic sea ice
El Nino
Taught by
AGU
