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Howard Conway is a glaciologist who uses geophysical methods and models to study how the Antarctic Ice Sheet responds to changes in climate, ocean temperature, and sea level. His research focuses on the sectors of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet that are undergoing rapid and dramatic change, exploring the remaining questions about how fast the ice sheet may disintegrate. The complete collapse of this ice sheet could raise global sea level by 3 meters, posing a significant societal impact. Additionally, Conway studies glacier-climate interactions using glacial records to interpret past climates. He has conducted extensive studies on glaciers in various regions including the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Patagonia, Scandinavia, and the Himalayas. His research also encompasses the timing, size, and hazard of snow avalanches in the Pacific Northwest and New Zealand.
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