Glaciology
Venezuela Becomes the First Country to Lose its Glaciers
Caitlin Dempsey
Venezuela became the first country to lose all of its glaciers as the last remaining ice on Pico Humboldt shrank to less than two hectares.
Understanding Fast Ice in Polar Ecosystems and Climate Dynamics
Caitlin Dempsey
Fast ice, found in both polar regions, is sea ice that attaches to coasts, icebergs, ice shelves, or the ocean floor.
Nunataks: Glacial Islands
Caitlin Dempsey
Nunataks are isolated mountain peaks emerging above ice sheets in polar and high-altitude regions.
What is an Ice Arch?
Caitlin Dempsey
An ice arch forms when sea ice buckles under pressure, creating a natural arch-shaped structure in polar regions, often blocking the movement of ice.
Mapping Glacier Loss in Western Canada
Caitlin Dempsey
Researchers are using remotely sensed data and satellite imagery to map glacier loss in Western Canada.