Owen King
@owenking.bsky.social
Glacier botherer, skier, runner and owner of old dog.
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Today's coffee stop, on The Stuic, looking to Lochnagar. It's bonkers how much snow is bulging in the distance, above the coire. Difficult to gauge scale but that drooping tongue of snow is still more than 1.5km away! There were two walkers passing above it but you can't see them, they're so small.
February 14, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Today's coffee stop, on The Stuic, looking to Lochnagar. It's bonkers how much snow is bulging in the distance, above the coire. Difficult to gauge scale but that drooping tongue of snow is still more than 1.5km away! There were two walkers passing above it but you can't see them, they're so small.
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A new global synthesis of glacier surging is out now in @natrevearthenviron.nature.com
rdcu.be/e3BIH
We explore:
- the diversity in surge behaviour
- mechanisms responsible for surging
- controls on surge-type glacier distribution
- surge hazards
- climate change impacts on surging
rdcu.be/e3BIH
We explore:
- the diversity in surge behaviour
- mechanisms responsible for surging
- controls on surge-type glacier distribution
- surge hazards
- climate change impacts on surging
Glacier surging and surge-related hazards in a changing climate
Nature Reviews Earth & Environment - Glacier surges are rapid ice flow acceleration and mass transport events, which can threaten nearby communities, infrastructure and habitats. This Review...
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February 12, 2026 at 11:13 AM
A new global synthesis of glacier surging is out now in @natrevearthenviron.nature.com
rdcu.be/e3BIH
We explore:
- the diversity in surge behaviour
- mechanisms responsible for surging
- controls on surge-type glacier distribution
- surge hazards
- climate change impacts on surging
rdcu.be/e3BIH
We explore:
- the diversity in surge behaviour
- mechanisms responsible for surging
- controls on surge-type glacier distribution
- surge hazards
- climate change impacts on surging
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***Our review paper on glacier surging is out!***
Lovell H, Benn DI, Jiskoot H and 12 others (2026) “Glacier surging and surge-related hazards in a changing climate.”
Nature Reviews Earth & Environment 7(2). doi.org/10.1038/s430...
@hazlovell.bsky.social #cryosphere #glaciology #science #glaciers
Lovell H, Benn DI, Jiskoot H and 12 others (2026) “Glacier surging and surge-related hazards in a changing climate.”
Nature Reviews Earth & Environment 7(2). doi.org/10.1038/s430...
@hazlovell.bsky.social #cryosphere #glaciology #science #glaciers
Glacier surging and surge-related hazards in a changing climate - Nature Reviews Earth & Environment
Glacier surges are rapid ice flow acceleration and mass transport events, which can threaten nearby communities, infrastructure and habitats. This Review discusses the global distribution, behaviour a...
doi.org
February 12, 2026 at 3:21 AM
***Our review paper on glacier surging is out!***
Lovell H, Benn DI, Jiskoot H and 12 others (2026) “Glacier surging and surge-related hazards in a changing climate.”
Nature Reviews Earth & Environment 7(2). doi.org/10.1038/s430...
@hazlovell.bsky.social #cryosphere #glaciology #science #glaciers
Lovell H, Benn DI, Jiskoot H and 12 others (2026) “Glacier surging and surge-related hazards in a changing climate.”
Nature Reviews Earth & Environment 7(2). doi.org/10.1038/s430...
@hazlovell.bsky.social #cryosphere #glaciology #science #glaciers
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Our new study documents glacier loss in the Himalaya accelerating since 2003. Annual ice losses are consistent with those projected under the high emissions scenario.
This is impactful, but not joyful, science led by Javed Hassan (DTU). ⤵️
Open-access article: ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/113...
This is impactful, but not joyful, science led by Javed Hassan (DTU). ⤵️
Open-access article: ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/113...
February 11, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Our new study documents glacier loss in the Himalaya accelerating since 2003. Annual ice losses are consistent with those projected under the high emissions scenario.
This is impactful, but not joyful, science led by Javed Hassan (DTU). ⤵️
Open-access article: ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/113...
This is impactful, but not joyful, science led by Javed Hassan (DTU). ⤵️
Open-access article: ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/113...
Had a very nice time indeed at #ArcticFrontiers.
February 5, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Had a very nice time indeed at #ArcticFrontiers.
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onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
@iceybethan.bsky.social @owenking.bsky.social @climatom.bsky.social
@iceybethan.bsky.social @owenking.bsky.social @climatom.bsky.social
Palaeoglacier reconstruction and dynamics of Cordillera Vilcanota in the tropical high Peruvian Andes
We provide a geomorphological analysis of Cordillera Vilcanota and use morphostratigraphic principles to reconstruct palaeo icefield extent and palaeoglacier readvances, likely during the Antarctic ...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:27 AM
When we first came across Suyuparina Glacier in the field a couple of years ago its potholed surface and irregular margin caught our eye. Some of it's neighbours looked similarly chewed, some didn't. We've had a closer look at what's going on in this new paper:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
December 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
When we first came across Suyuparina Glacier in the field a couple of years ago its potholed surface and irregular margin caught our eye. Some of it's neighbours looked similarly chewed, some didn't. We've had a closer look at what's going on in this new paper:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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As scientists 🧪 who regularly attend UN #climate summits, we've noticed efforts to downplay, confuse and dilute the latest scientific findings, especially from the cryosphere ❄️.
This is alarming.
More details in @theconversation.com
theconversation.com/earths-froze...
@geogdurham.bsky.social
This is alarming.
More details in @theconversation.com
theconversation.com/earths-froze...
@geogdurham.bsky.social
Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it
The warning lights from the cryosphere have been flashing red for several years and governments and policymakers ignore this at their peril.
theconversation.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM
As scientists 🧪 who regularly attend UN #climate summits, we've noticed efforts to downplay, confuse and dilute the latest scientific findings, especially from the cryosphere ❄️.
This is alarming.
More details in @theconversation.com
theconversation.com/earths-froze...
@geogdurham.bsky.social
This is alarming.
More details in @theconversation.com
theconversation.com/earths-froze...
@geogdurham.bsky.social
A very, very good day in the Cairngorms.
November 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A very, very good day in the Cairngorms.
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⬇️ LAUNCHED TODAY ⬇️
State of the Cryosphere Report 2025
Over 50 leading cryosphere scientists warn that current climate commitments, leading the world to well over 2°C, spell disaster for billions from global ice loss – but that damage can still be prevented.
Read here:
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
State of the Cryosphere Report 2025
Over 50 leading cryosphere scientists warn that current climate commitments, leading the world to well over 2°C, spell disaster for billions from global ice loss – but that damage can still be prevented.
Read here:
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
November 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
⬇️ LAUNCHED TODAY ⬇️
State of the Cryosphere Report 2025
Over 50 leading cryosphere scientists warn that current climate commitments, leading the world to well over 2°C, spell disaster for billions from global ice loss – but that damage can still be prevented.
Read here:
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
State of the Cryosphere Report 2025
Over 50 leading cryosphere scientists warn that current climate commitments, leading the world to well over 2°C, spell disaster for billions from global ice loss – but that damage can still be prevented.
Read here:
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
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Fantastic to see our colleagues Professor Bethan Davies @iceybethan.bsky.social and Dr Owen King contributing to UNESCO & WMO’s new volume Glaciers and Ice Sheets in a Warming World: Impacts and Outcomes!
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
Newcastle scientists contribute to UNESCO glacier loss report
Scientists from Newcastle University have contributed to a major new international report highlighting accelerating decline of glaciers and ice sheets and the consequences for people and the planet.
www.ncl.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Fantastic to see our colleagues Professor Bethan Davies @iceybethan.bsky.social and Dr Owen King contributing to UNESCO & WMO’s new volume Glaciers and Ice Sheets in a Warming World: Impacts and Outcomes!
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
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I'm delighted to inform you that teens are still playing The Game.
Also, since it's likely been a while, you just lost The Game.
Also, since it's likely been a while, you just lost The Game.
October 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I'm delighted to inform you that teens are still playing The Game.
Also, since it's likely been a while, you just lost The Game.
Also, since it's likely been a while, you just lost The Game.
Some amazing information about Andrzej Bargiels O2less ski descent of Everest here. Also talks of big changes in his 13 years on the mountain and increasing risk in a warmer world. Yikes.
explorersweb.com/andrzej-barg...
explorersweb.com/andrzej-barg...
Andrzej Bargiel Describes How He Skied Down Everest » Explorersweb
Until now, we knew very little about the strategy the Polish skier used to ski down Everest without bottled oxygen. Here's his detailed account.
explorersweb.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Some amazing information about Andrzej Bargiels O2less ski descent of Everest here. Also talks of big changes in his 13 years on the mountain and increasing risk in a warmer world. Yikes.
explorersweb.com/andrzej-barg...
explorersweb.com/andrzej-barg...
Fab week in Innsbruck featuring some light International Mountain Conferencing and a bit more ice creaming and exploring.
September 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Fab week in Innsbruck featuring some light International Mountain Conferencing and a bit more ice creaming and exploring.
My tallest sunflower got too big for its very tiny boots. 6ft 4 me for scale.
September 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
My tallest sunflower got too big for its very tiny boots. 6ft 4 me for scale.
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The #Glacier Loss Day is reached in Switzerland!
From now on all melt that occurs on glaciers until October is unsustainable. This tipping point has only been reached so early in the record-shattering year 2022.
Expect big ice loss due to the prolonged melt season and feedback effects
From now on all melt that occurs on glaciers until October is unsustainable. This tipping point has only been reached so early in the record-shattering year 2022.
Expect big ice loss due to the prolonged melt season and feedback effects
July 4, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The #Glacier Loss Day is reached in Switzerland!
From now on all melt that occurs on glaciers until October is unsustainable. This tipping point has only been reached so early in the record-shattering year 2022.
Expect big ice loss due to the prolonged melt season and feedback effects
From now on all melt that occurs on glaciers until October is unsustainable. This tipping point has only been reached so early in the record-shattering year 2022.
Expect big ice loss due to the prolonged melt season and feedback effects
A very pretty satellite image taken over the South Patagonian Icefield in 1973. Apparently I am not allowed to set this as my desktop background for university IT reasons, so here you go Bluesky.
July 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM
A very pretty satellite image taken over the South Patagonian Icefield in 1973. Apparently I am not allowed to set this as my desktop background for university IT reasons, so here you go Bluesky.
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So NERC have quietly announced this afternoon that they're delaying/cancelling/suspending, whatever 'not launched at this time' means, their 2025 Independent Research Fellowship round. After announcing it 34 days ago.
Flip-flopping like this is really detrimental to early career researchers.
Flip-flopping like this is really detrimental to early career researchers.
June 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
So NERC have quietly announced this afternoon that they're delaying/cancelling/suspending, whatever 'not launched at this time' means, their 2025 Independent Research Fellowship round. After announcing it 34 days ago.
Flip-flopping like this is really detrimental to early career researchers.
Flip-flopping like this is really detrimental to early career researchers.
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Inspired by many, many viewings with my kids, I wrote something for @uk.theconversation.com that imagines how the Arendelle glacier in Disney's Frozen might look after 200 years of climate change:
theconversation.com/frozen-thawe...
theconversation.com/frozen-thawe...
Frozen, thawed: how Arendelle’s glacier would fare under modern climate change
A glaciologist investigates a Disney classic.
theconversation.com
June 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Inspired by many, many viewings with my kids, I wrote something for @uk.theconversation.com that imagines how the Arendelle glacier in Disney's Frozen might look after 200 years of climate change:
theconversation.com/frozen-thawe...
theconversation.com/frozen-thawe...
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Please sign this petition to argue against compulsory redundancies at Newcastle University.
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End unnecessary redundancies at Newcastle University
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June 1, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Please sign this petition to argue against compulsory redundancies at Newcastle University.
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Is it hot right now in the UK?
New interactive website allowing anyone to explore live temperatures hour-by-hour across the UK, and whether they are cool, warm or hot relative to normal.
istheukhotrightnow.com
Built by @roostweather.bsky.social.
New interactive website allowing anyone to explore live temperatures hour-by-hour across the UK, and whether they are cool, warm or hot relative to normal.
istheukhotrightnow.com
Built by @roostweather.bsky.social.
May 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Is it hot right now in the UK?
New interactive website allowing anyone to explore live temperatures hour-by-hour across the UK, and whether they are cool, warm or hot relative to normal.
istheukhotrightnow.com
Built by @roostweather.bsky.social.
New interactive website allowing anyone to explore live temperatures hour-by-hour across the UK, and whether they are cool, warm or hot relative to normal.
istheukhotrightnow.com
Built by @roostweather.bsky.social.
I have never felt such guilt whilst snacking.
May 27, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I have never felt such guilt whilst snacking.
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Excited that Noah Caldwell's work is officially out in @igsoc.bsky.social Journal of Glaciology! Noah used satellite remote sensing to estimate how much ice is being lost to iceberg calving and subaqueous melt on 55 Alaska lake-terminating glaciers. Read more: doi.org/10.1017/jog....
May 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Excited that Noah Caldwell's work is officially out in @igsoc.bsky.social Journal of Glaciology! Noah used satellite remote sensing to estimate how much ice is being lost to iceberg calving and subaqueous melt on 55 Alaska lake-terminating glaciers. Read more: doi.org/10.1017/jog....
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We estimate the average Alaska lake-terminating glacier has 9 km of lake expansion potential and will remain in contact with its proglacial lake for the next 74 years. This makes process understanding of glacier-lake interactions important for projecting glacier response to #climatechange
May 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We estimate the average Alaska lake-terminating glacier has 9 km of lake expansion potential and will remain in contact with its proglacial lake for the next 74 years. This makes process understanding of glacier-lake interactions important for projecting glacier response to #climatechange
