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Explore the complex dynamics of ice sheet calving and its impact on melange behavior and fjord ocean systems in this 45-minute conference talk. Delve into the fascinating intersection of soft matter physics and geophysics as the speaker examines how Earth materials like ice exist in states between solid and fluid depending on timescales. Learn about cutting-edge research that reveals how ice sheet fracturing drives the behavior of ice melange - the mixture of icebergs, sea ice, and debris found in glacial fjords - and influences ocean dynamics in these critical environments. Discover how concepts from soft matter physics including glassy dynamics, strain localization, memory encoding in microstructure, and complex yielding apply to understanding glacial processes. Gain insights into the novel challenges presented by the unique mixtures, excitations, geometries and scales associated with these Earth systems, and understand how combining geophysics with soft matter physics leads to advances in both fields. This presentation is part of a broader conference focused on bringing together researchers to tackle open questions and encourage new collaborations in understanding the soft matter nature of Earth materials.
