When permafrost is not so "perma" anymore - A talk about the daily life in the High Arctic and the consequences of climate change
Bogner Katrin Anna, BSc
Veranstaltungsort
Hybrides Setting:
TU Wien "Freihaus"
Wiedner Hauptstraße 8, 1040 Wien
Raum: Freihaus, HS7, gelber Bereich, 2. Stock
Wegbeschreibung
UND
Digital in Zoom:
https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/64621377099
Inhalt:
As a master student in the programme Geodesy & Geoinformation at TU, Katrin Bogner applied for a course at UNIS, the University Centre in Svalbard and got the opportunity to spent 2 months in Longyearbyen, a small town situated on the Norwegian archipelago called Svalbard. By attending the course "Permafrost and Periglacial Environments", a deep insight into the current status quo of arctic research in the fields of geochemistry, geophysics, geology and even archeology was gained. Guest lecturers, who are experts in their respective fields, presented their ongoing research and accompanied the students on field trips. The course examined various viewpoints on the rapid and profound environmental changes occurring in the High Arctic as a result of climate change. It outlined the local impacts faced by the residents of Longyearbyen, as well as the broader effects on the global system, emphasizing the significant role played by permafrost degradation. The methods that were introduced and tested in the field for monitoring these changes represent also an integral part of the Geodesy & Geoinformation programme here at TU. Hence, this presentation not only provides a comprehensive overview of permafrost research but also serves as inspiration for individuals interested in exploring the remarkable opportunities offered by studying Geodesy & Geoinformation. Beyond the academic context, the course gave the chance to experience living in an extreme environment with all the challenges that come with it. Frozen lunches, stuck drills, cracking sea ice and of course the challenges of living in polar bear territory were part of the daily life and will also be part of the presentation.
Vortragende:
Katrin Bogner is a 3rd-term Master student in the Geodesy & Geoinformation program at the Technical University of Vienna. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vienna, where she studied Geography with a focus on Physical Geography. During her bachelor's degree, she spent a semester abroad in Canada, studying at the University of Ottawa. Among the courses discussing the Canadian Arctic, she was initially introduced to Permafrost, sparking her interest in this topic. It was also during this time that she first learned about the University Center in Svalbard. Fast forward to today, she continues to pursue her early career path as an aspiring geophysicist in the fields of cryosphere and climate change sciences.
Hinweis: Der Vortrag wird in englischer Sprache abgehalten und evtl. gefilmt und danach im Internet veröffentlicht.
Beginn
5. Juni 2024 - 17 Uhr 00