Time-Lapse Proof of Extreme Ice Loss
Offered By: TED-Ed via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Witness the alarming rate of glacial recession through stunning time-lapse photography in this 19-minute TED-Ed talk. Join photographer James Balog as he presents new image sequences from the Extreme Ice Survey, offering compelling visual evidence of climate change. Explore the innovative use of time-lapse cameras strategically placed across various locations to capture the dramatic transformation of glaciers. Gain insights into the scientific implications of these changes, with a particular focus on the Columbia Glacier and other Alaskan ice formations. Understand the scale and significance of glacial loss, and reflect on the urgent message conveyed through this powerful visual documentation of our changing planet.
Syllabus
Intro
Timelapse cameras
Timelapse locations
Science
Columbia Glacier
Alaska Glacier
Columbia
Glaciers
Scale
Conclusion
Taught by
TED-Ed
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