Searching for navigable seas and better ice predictions
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03.06.25
Searching for navigable seas and better ice predictions
When Roald Amundsen planned his ship expedition to the North Pole, he saw no other option than sending his crew into the air to search for open leads. Though satellites make it easier to navigate through sea ice, researchers go down among the floes.
27.05.25
Meet our New Co-Leader of the Hazards Research Group
Together with research leader Stijn De Schepper, Mari Fjalstad Jensen will help lead the work to understand the causes and dynamics behind extreme ocean and weather events, as well as abrupt changes in the climate system.
21.05.25
Keeping an eye on the fjord
The water at the bottom of many fjords in Western Norway may remain stagnant for years, to be replaced within a few weeks. Masfjorden is one of these fjords.
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12.06.25
Bjerknes Summer Party - save the date!
Unfortunately the party is cancelled.
13.06.25
Bjerknes choir’s summer concert
Bjerknes choir’s summer concert will take place at 1.30pm on Friday 13th June, in the front entrance hall of the Geophysical Institute. We would like to invite you all to join us for a celebration of song and summer!
29.08.25