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Rocks for JocksAuthor: RfJ Media
Welcome to Rocks for Jocks, a Science podcast for everyday people with a focus on Climate and Natural Hazards! Each episode covers a new topic or features insights from guests, including scientists and industry professionals. Whether you're a student, a working professional, or just curious about the world, this podcast has something for you. https://linktr.ee/RocksForJocks Language: en Genres: Natural Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Glacier Recession with Andy Jones, PhD Candidate
Saturday, 20 December, 2025
Andy's recent paper discussed: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adx9442Substack: https://substack.com/@rocksforjocksIn this episode, I host Andy Jones, a PhD candidate in Geoscience at the University of Wisconsin Madison. We focus on Andy's recently published research in California’s Sierra Nevada, where glaciers are disappearing for the first time in 30,000 years! We cover the formation, recession, and climatic impact of glaciers. Andy also talks about glacier studies in the Tropical Andes, emphasizing the need for climate action. Listen and follow “Rocks for Jocks” on Substack!00:00 Intro04:18 Glaciers' Role in Climate Regulation06:51 California's Disappearing Glaciers08:39 Historical Context of Expansion and Retreat20:00 Climate Change and Glacial Response29:59 Future ResearchMusic: 368 by Dyalla
