Sarah Shackleton

Sarah Shackleton, an assistant scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, dives into the secrets of ancient Antarctic ice. She reveals how ice cores can tell us about past climates and the methods used to date ancient air trapped inside them. Shackleton discusses the unique Allan Hills Ice Area, where remarkably old ice is found. The podcast highlights a significant 6 million-year cooling trend and implications of sediment-rich basal ice for understanding climate history. Tune in for a fascinating glimpse into our planet's climatic past!