Researchers led by Richard Alley of Pennsylvania State University believe they have a way of predicting how fast “calving events” will occur on an ice shelf. Their model, briefly described in a press release from the university and reported in the November 28 issue of Science, will prove helpful as more “calves,” or icebergs, are […]
Archive for December, 2008
An Equation for the Calving Rate on Ice Shelves
Monday, December 8th, 2008 10:09 am
Written by: Carolyn Hamilton
Energy Sources of the Polar Regions
Friday, December 5th, 2008 9:00 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
Jessica Fries-Gaither will present the workshop “Energy Sources of the Polar Regions” on Saturday, December 6 at the National Science Teachers Association regional conference in Cincinnati, OH. The workshop is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. in Room 211 of the Duke Energy Center. We hope you’ll join us for an interactive session exploring lessons and activities […]
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Issue 9: Earth’s Changing Surface
Monday, December 1st, 2008 1:00 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
Did you know that Antarctica is home to the world’s southermost active volcano? Do you teach about the forces that change Earth’s surface: wind, water, and ice? If so, you’ll want to check out the latest issue of the Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears cyberzine!
In the December 2008 issue, Earth’s Changing Surface, you can explore […]
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