Mudball Earth « Chicago Council on Science and Technology

May 6, 2010

Mudball Earth

The idea that millions of years ago the earth was a frozen planet with mountains of towering ice and blankets of snow hundreds of feet thick is not a new one, but is that really how our world once looked? Two Geophysicists from the University of Chicago don’t think so. Based on new calculations using physical theory and global climate models, the idea that the Earth was once more mud than snow is now a possibility.

Join C²ST and University of Chicago’s Drs. Dorian Abbot & Raymond Pierrehumbert as we look to unlock our planet’s true climate history.

For more information: Dr. Abbott’s homepage and Dr. Pierrehumbert’s homepage

Thursday May 6, 2010

Northwestern University Chicago Campus – Hughes Auditorium

303 East Superior St.

5 p.m. Registration and Reception

6 p.m. Program

THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FREE. Those who have paid in advance will be reimbursed.

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