Extreme cold, towering snowdrifts, and vast landscapes of ice—this may seem like an unforgiving environment, but for Dr. Angelika Humbert, it’s her field of research and second home. As a renowned glaciologist at the Alfred Wegener Institute in Bremerhaven, she spends weeks or even months in Greenland and in the Antarctic, studying ancient glacier iceto unlock the secrets of our planet’s climate history.
Mission: Decoding the Language of Ice
In our short exclusive portrait documentary, we followed Dr. Humbert and her team on their groundbreaking expeditions. Her work is crucial in understanding climate change, as she conducts deep ice-core drillings, extracting data that spans thousands of years. These insights are essential for developing climate models that help predict future weather and environmental changes.
But research in the Arctic is no ordinary task. Imagine spending weeks in a tent, enduring temperatures as low as -50°C (-58°F), completely surrounded by snow and ice—sometimes even trapped in a raging snowstorm. Yet, these extreme challenges are what make Dr. Humbert’s research so fascinating and impactful.
Behind the Expeditions – Where Science Meets Adventure
Dr. Angelika Humbert and her team conduct ice-core drilling and data analysis, studying temperature patterns, air bubbles, and chemical compositions trapped in the ice to reconstruct Earth’s climate history. This data is then used to refine climate models, providing valuable insights into the planet’s future climate changes. To achieve this, she spends weeks in remote Arctic regions, enduring extreme cold and unpredictable weather conditions while conducting groundbreaking research.
WeatherStory – Bringing Science to a Global Audience
Our documentary on Dr. Angelika Humbert was featured on multiple online platforms, reaching a wide audience. Through captivating storytelling and stunning visuals, we brought the fascination of ice research to millions, showcasing its vital role in understanding weather, climate, and the future of our planet.
