The “cinnamon rocks” aka serpentinite
Between all the grayish rocks of the last morene-field underneath the glacier, occasionally cinnamon coloured rocks are found. We looked nearer into […]
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[Day 10] Heading back south with some stunning clouds
After ten days in the far north, the return flight was due in beautiful flying weather. Particularly exciting: just before landing in […]
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Activity 2: Exploring Steindalsbreen in Norway
As part of our second activity, we visited the Steindalsbreen near Tromsø (Norway). After the preparation at the Arctic University (UiT) in […]
Read more[Day 9] Working in the lab
On the last day, the first analyzes of rock and water samples were carried out. The focus was on investigating using methods […]
Read more[Day 8] Buren and Kvaløya
The landscape west of Tromsø is glacial. To conclude our days in Tromsø, we decided to hike up the 802 m high Buren, which is […]
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[Day 7] Fjords as earlier glaciers
From the glacier we went to the Norwegian fjords. You might not suspect it, but the fjords also have something to do […]
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[Day 5] Glacier with students
That day we received a visit from a school class from Tromsø. The students have set out on the almost 6-kilometer-long path […]
Read more[Day 6] Meeting glaciologist Jemma Wadham
On the last day in our cabin, we met glacier researcher Jemma Wadham just before heading back. Jemma Wadham gives insights into […]
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[Day 4] Getting to the glacier
Early in the morning we drove to the Lyngen Alps. From the parking lot we went with a lot of luggage and […]
Read more[Day 3] Meetings and Preparing the chemical stuff for the glacier
The day started with a presentation of the project for the chemistry and chemistry education group at the University of Tromsø. The […]
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