16. Ice Cores and Paleoclimatology with Dr. Tas van Ommen
From South Pole by Pine Forest Media
November 26, 2024 · 45 min · Season 2 · Episode 6
About this episode
This episode explores the science of paleoclimatology and ice cores with Dr. Tas van Ommen, highlighting their importance in understanding climate change.
In this episode of South Pole , host Clark Marchese dives into the science of paleoclimatology and the fascinating world of ice cores with Dr. Tas van Ommen, an Antarctic climate scientist from the University of Tasmania. Ice cores, described as time capsules, contain some of the oldest Earth system records, revealing invaluable data about past climate conditions, atmospheric composition, and even ancient air trapped within tiny bubbles. Together, Clark and Dr. van Ommen explore how ice cores can help us understand natural climate cycles, inform climate models, and shape current environmental policies, such as drought management in Australia. This episode sheds light on how Antarctic research contributes to our understanding of climate change and highlights the urgency of climate action. Episode Guest : Dr. Tas van Ommen Find more on Dr. van Ommen here. Follow Dr. van Ommen on X Find Dr. van Ommen’s publications here. Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media Website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong . Theme music by…
People in this episode
Host: Clark Marchese
Guest: Dr. Tas van Ommen
Topics covered
- paleoclimatology
- ice cores
- climate change
- Antarctic research
- climate models
- environmental policies
Keywords
- ice cores
- paleoclimatology
- climate cycles
- climate models
- Antarctic research
- drought management
- climate action
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Tasmania
Places: Antarctica, Australia
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