Erin Pettit
Professor of geophysics and glaciology at Oregon State University who researches glacier dynamics and uses acoustic and robotic tools to study melting ice.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 18min
What The Sounds Of Melting Glaciers Can Tell Us
Dr. Erin Pettit, a glaciologist from Oregon State University, discusses the eerie sounds of melting glaciers. She reveals how bursting air bubbles create sizzling noises, indicating the glacier's melt rate. Each sound carries crucial data about iceberg calving and ocean dynamics. Using advanced robotic tools, Erin shares her thrilling experiences studying these icy giants. Listen in as she reflects on the emotional weight of observing irreversible ice loss, accompanied by striking audio from glaciers like Thwaites.
Jan 24, 2026 • 25min
Why Earth's melting glaciers matter more than we think
Erin Pettit, glaciologist studying Greenland and Arctic ice dynamics, and Miles O’Brien, science correspondent reporting from Thwaites Glacier, discuss rapid polar ice loss. They describe on-site research at Thwaites, the risks of Antarctic ice collapse, changing Arctic sea ice and Greenland’s growing contribution to sea-level rise. The conversation highlights fieldwork challenges and why polar changes matter globally.
