The Doomsday Glacier - Professor Richard Alley Part 2

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This is a link to the video of the Quick Clay Slide at Dissa video Dr. Alley references. This shows what can also happen to a glacier when it loses it's toe-hold as described in this episode.

Dr. Richard Alley is a renowned glaciologist and paleoclimate scientist.  He is also widely regarded as one of the best professors at Penn State University.  Below is a list of his impressive credentials:

National Academy of SciencesForeign Member of the Royal SocietyEvan Pugh University ProfessorshipPenn State’s top teaching awardPresidential Young Investigator AwardEarth - the Operator’s Manual - Briefed senators, international legislators, and a sitting US Vice PresidentPublished an unbelievable >310 papers/books/etc

Join us as we discuss climate change, glaciers, and sea level.  Much of his current research is on a Western Antarctic glacier called Thwaites Glacier.  It's been dubbed the doomsday glacier because of its likely impact on sea level.  Alley is a gifted speaker and uses  incredible analogies to paint a vivid picture. 

Another big part of the discussion is how Carbon is the thermostat control knob for our atmosphere.  We hope you enjoy the discussion.  We did!

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