Climate Change Impacts on the Arctic, Antarctic and High Mountain Glaciers
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Climate change is having rapid and dramatic impacts on glacier ice and snow on ice sheets and global mountain glaciers. In the Arctic, the Greenland Ice Sheet is experiencing increased summer melt, and we are witnessing a great increase in ice discharged into the ocean. The Arctic sea ice extent is decreasing, exposing more dark ocean water which absorbs heat and amplifies warming. In the Antarctic, we are seeing rapid changes in the floating ice shelves that surround the continent, which are thinning and have increased surface melt, as well as recent sea-ice minima. The great outlet glaciers that drain the Antarctic Ice Sheet are also shrinking, driving global sea level rise. In the Himalaya and the Andes mountain ranges, hundreds of millions of people depend on glaciers for water, for irrigation, industry and domestic consumption. As the glaciers here shrink, they will provide less water for downstream populations, providing more tension in an already water-stressed region. Himalayan glaciers are frequently covered in rock debris, making their response to climatic changes highly non-linear and difficult to predict. Working at high-elevation is challenging but if models projecting future glacier change in the region are to be considered robust, the collection of field data is essential. This event will bring together experts in ice at the North and South Pole and at the world’s highest mountains for exciting talks and an engaging panel discussion in order to explore climate change at the world’s highest, most northern and most southerly points.
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Climate change is having rapid and dramatic impacts on glacier ice and snow on ice sheets and global mountain glaciers. In the Arctic, the Greenland Ice Sheet is experiencing increased summer melt, and we are witnessing a great increase in ice discharged into the ocean. The Arctic sea ice extent is decreasing, exposing more dark ocean water which absorbs heat and amplifies warming. In the Antarctic, we are seeing rapid changes in the floating ice shelves that surround the continent, which are thinning and have increased surface melt, as well as recent sea-ice minima. The great outlet glaciers that drain the Antarctic Ice Sheet are also shrinking, driving global sea level rise. In the Himalaya and the Andes mountain ranges, hundreds of millions of people depend on glaciers for water, for irrigation, industry and domestic consumption. As the glaciers here shrink, they will provide less water for downstream populations, providing more tension in an already water-stressed region. Himalayan glaciers are frequently covered in rock debris, making their response to climatic changes highly non-linear and difficult to predict. Working at high-elevation is challenging but if models projecting future glacier change in the region are to be considered robust, the collection of field data is essential. This event will bring together experts in ice at the North and South Pole and at the world’s highest mountains for exciting talks and an engaging panel discussion in order to explore climate change at the world’s highest, most northern and most southerly points.
Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Registration for this event is open and attendance is available virtually.
Members
If you are a member of the Society and have an account already, please log in to your account before your register. If you are a member and don’t have an account set up already, you will need to create an account. Your username is the email address that is linked to your membership.
Non-Members
If you are not a member of the Society you will need to create an account in order to register for events.
Once you have created an account, you will be required to log in each time you would like to register for an event. You will also have access to a Dashboard area that will show which events you have registered for and past events you have attended.
Any information you provide to us will only be used by The Royal Meteorological Society and appointed representatives.
This meeting is part of the Royal Meteorological Society Meetings programme, open to all, from expert to enthusiast, for topical discussions on the latest advances in weather and climate.
A copy of our terms and conditions can be found here
If you have any queries with regards to this event or require any further information please contact us at meetings@rmets.org.
Notice of audio / video recording of RMetS Meetings and Events - By attending this meeting, you are agreeing to be part of the Society’s broadcast. Please could audience members refrain from giving their name and institution during questions at ALL Society (National, Local and SIG) meetings that are being recorded or streamed. Videoing will be restricted to speakers.
The RMetS strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you would like to discuss accessibility or request accommodations please contact conferences@rmets.org.
We take data privacy seriously. Please read the RMetS privacy policy to find out more.