MST 01SU26 - Glaciology & Snowball Earth
Course Description
MST 01SU26 – Glaciology & Snowball Earth ONLINE
When we hear “Ice Age”, most of us think of the time period that included Woolly Mammoths, Smilodon (saber-tooth cats), Mastodons and other mega-fauna. However, did you know that the Earth experienced at least five other major glacial periods from as far back as 2.9 BILLION years ago. And at least one of those ice ages, nearly completely froze the Earth solid! In this course we will explore the features characteristic of glacial environments, both past and present. We will discuss each of the six plus major periods of glacial advance throughout Earth’s history and then close with a discussion of the impact of the last Ice Age on the history of man, and if we are truly out of that glacial period. You may be surprised at what science is telling us as to where we really are in the realm of climate change.
Mon 6/1-6/22 11:00AM-12:30PM ONLINE
Instructor: Greg Indelicato
Greg Indelicato holds a Bachelor's degree in Geology from Queens College, CUNY and a Master's degree in Earth and Space Sciences from Stonybrook University (SUNY), as well as an MBA from Oklahoma City University. He holds several certifications in the wine and spirits discipline, notably WSET 1 and 2; World Masterclass of Whiskey and Certified Bourbon Steward. Recently retired, Greg now pursues opportunities to share his knowledge and love of wine and spirits with his fellow enthusiasts.