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How Glaciers Move — And Affect Sea Level Rise

How Glaciers Move — And Affect Sea Level Rise

FromShort Wave


How Glaciers Move — And Affect Sea Level Rise

FromShort Wave

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Dec 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Glaciers like the ones in Greenland are melting due to climate change, causing global sea levels to rise. That we know. But these glaciers are also moving. What we don't know is just how these two processes – melting and movement – interact and ultimately impact how quickly sea levels will rise. This encore episode, Jessica Mejía, a postdoctoral researcher in glaciology at the University of Buffalo, explains what it's like to live on a glacier for a month and what her research could mean for coastal communities all over the world.Curious about other research happening around the globe? Email us at shortwave@npr.org — we'd love to hear from you!
Released:
Dec 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.