Climate Caprices of Earth's History - Lecture by Dr. Hannes Grobe

Climate Caprices of Earth's History - Lecture by Geologist Dr. Hannes Grobe from the Alfred Wegener Institute in Bremerhaven. The topic of 'climate' is currently omnipresent and always relevant. This lecture will present the geological perspective on the changes in climate. The Earth is 4.6 billion years old - plenty of time for various climate changes for different reasons and over varying periods. Learn how continental drift determines the location of climate zones, how climate changes shaped the land, challenged evolution, and influenced human culture. The lecture will convey fundamental connections between the current anthropogenic changes and modern climate research. From the geologist's perspective, it becomes clear once again that humanity is facing its greatest challenge. The lecture will take place in the seminar room on the first floor of the MoorIZ. Doors open at 3:45 PM.