You will have the rare opportunity to study arctic phenomena in Greenland during this week-long study tour to Kangerlussuaq. This Study Tour will combine topics involving arctic biology, geology, meteorology, and arctic politics, with hands-on experience on the ice sheet. You will encounter the Greenlandic ice sheet, discuss climate changes, discover magnificent flora and fauna, and hopefully, witness the aurora borealis.
Tour Objectives
- Explore past climate change to contextualize current and projected climate change
- Gain an understanding of the methods applied in palaeoclimatology, including various indirect measurements (proxies) and dating methods
- Understand the basis for climate projections and the source of some of the main uncertainties
Possible Activities
- Hear a lecture on the Aurora borealis and a visit to a radar station
- Take an all-day excursion to the Greenland ice cap and participate in a tundra safari
- Enjoy Kaffemik and have a coffee get-together with a local family