Our fibre-optic experiment on Store Glacier have produced the most detailed record of temperature from the surface of the Greenland Ice Sheet to its bed, more than 1000 metres below. The result significantly improves our understanding of ice sheet thermodynamics. Compared to previous studies, which used discrete temperature sensors – often located tens or even[…]
We are happy to see our observations of deep mixed-mode crevasses at Store Glacier featured as Editors’ highlight in Eos magazine this week: Evidence of Crevasses Transporting Heat Deep into Greenland Ice
RESPONDER borehole observations at Store Glacier have identified deep mixed-mode crevasses that penetrate far deeper into the ice than model predictions. For decades, crevasse depths have been estimated by calculating opening and closure rates theoretically. These simple calculations predicted crevasses would penetrate only some tens of metres below the surface of a glacier, but the[…]
RESPONDER has produced the most detailed record of calving record from a marine-terminating glacier in Greenland. Using a terrestrial radar interferometer, our team recorded hundreds of calving events on a daily basis at Store Glacier and a total of 8,026 separate events. The icebergs that discharged from Store Glacier ranged from boulder sized (<1,000 cubic[…]
The lake drainage event we documented in drone surveys has captured the attention of news papers. Here, you can see our work in Washington Post (www.washingtonpost.com).
Weather conditions remain testy, but Coen, Rickard, Adrian and TJ are back on the job! Their biggest challenge is a strong, persistent flow of air from the interior of the ice sheet. These winds occur when air comes in contact with a cold surface cooled by radiation. The team is reporting especially strong winds early in[…]
The weather on Store Glacier has so far not been great. Gale force winds and exposure make progress slow, and sometimes the team just has to ride it out. Today’s update by satellite phone is: “Hello – we are riding out another storm, but mood is good. Plenty of food. Catch’g up on sleep” As[…]
A new season of fieldwork is underway. A team of four has set out to survey the two selected areas for subglacial access drilling on Store Glacier. The team consists of Coen Hofstede, Rickard Pettersson, Adrian McCallum, Tun Jan “TJ” Young. The team is working in groups of two, with Coen and Adrian responsible for collecting[…]
Our exhibition at the Polar Museum: Uummannaq: 100 years of exploration in Greenland has come to an end. But that’s OK! We had 100 school groups and 24,260 members of the public dropping by while it was on display. The feedback has been really positive. Thank you to everyone involved, and those who visited. We hope[…]