The subglacial conditions of our ice sheets - including the underlying topography, geology, and hydrology - play a critical role in controlling ice sheet behavior and remain one of the greatest sources of uncertainty in ice sheet and sea level rise models. Mapping this hidden environment is exceptionally difficult due to its vast scale and location beneath several kilometers of ice. As such, geophysical methods are essential for probing the ice/bed interface. This seminar will delve into novel geostatistical and inverse modeling techniques that enhance our ability to interpolate and assimilate these geophysical observations. These analyses shed new light on the subglacial environment and its role in shaping ice sheet dynamics.

*Refreshments: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Atrium)