Hewitt, Ian

Ian Hewitt is a geoscientist specializing in the study of ice sheets and their contribution to sea-level rise. His research focuses on understanding the complex interactions between ice dynamics, climate change, and mass balance. Hewitt's work has provided important insights into the role of basal melt in shaping Greenland's ice sheet and its impact on future sea-level rise. Hewitt received his Ph.D. in Geophysics from the University of Grenoble Alpes, where he developed a new method for estimating basal melt rates using satellite data and numerical models. His research has been published in numerous prestigious scientific journals, including Nature Communications and The Cryosphere. In addition to his research contributions, Hewitt is an active member of the international scientific community. He regularly collaborates with researchers from around the world on various projects related to ice sheet dynamics and climate change. His work has been recognized with several awards and grants, including a European Research Council grant for his project investigating the role of basal melt in shaping Greenland's ice sheet. Hewitt's research has important implications for understanding the future of sea-level rise and its impact on coastal communities around the world. His work provides valuable insights into how ice sheets respond to climate change and helps inform policy decisions related to mitigating the impacts of sea-level rise.

Biography:  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-23739-z

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Contradictions

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  • Observationally constrained sea-level highstands from previous interglacials cannot be reproduced by ice-sheet models.
  • Palaeoclimate ice-sheet reconstructions can only reproduce low-end estimates with mechanisms to boost sensitivity to climatic forcing invoked.
  • Recent ice loss is underestimated by ice-sheet models.

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Recent Articles

Newly Discovered Tipping Point in Antarctic Ice Sheet Melting Process Could Lead to Significant Sea Level Rise

Newly Discovered Tipping Point in Antarctic Ice Sheet Melting Process Could Lead to Significant Sea Level Rise

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Scientists discover new tipping point in Antarctic ice sheet melting process, which could lead to significant sea level rise. Grounding zone melting, a previously unknown phenomenon, brings tipping points closer and accelerates the melting process. The Pine Island glacier is particularly at risk due to its slope allowing more sea water in. Ice-sheet models lack representation of this important physical process, leading to underestimation of sea level rise.