The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a Project Grant under its Polar Programs (CFDA 47.078) to The Regents of the University of Colorado in the amount of $368,061 starting on September 1, 2024. The project explores the dynamics of ice shelf boundaries where compressive flow against obstructions such as islands and grounded ice generates forces that impede the flow of ice into the ocean, which is critical for understanding Antarctica's contribution to sea-level rise. The research will feature on-site glaciological and geophysical field measurements near pressure ridges along the coast of Ross Island, providing data to inform numerical modeling and theory development around ice shelf compressive boundaries. This work will also help stabilize a critical logistics roadway connecting major Antarctic research stations. The project includes broader impacts such as evaluating climate engineering strategies, collaborating with educational programs, and potentially involving an artist from the U.S. Antarctic Program.
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