[EV-02] Lunchtime Special Lecture

[EV02-05] Mechanisms of Large-Scale Antarctic Ice Mass Loss and Sea Level Rise: Evidence from Fieldwork in Extreme Environments

Yusuke Suganuma¹ (1. National Institute of Polar Research)

Recent observations document rapid ice mass loss from the Antarctic ice sheet and accelerating sea-level rise, raising concerns for future climate scenarios. However, the mechanisms underlying the extensive mass loss remain poorly constrained, introducing uncertainties in predictive models. We conducted extensive fieldwork in East Antarctica and reconstructed past ice sheet changes to elucidate the retreat mechanisms. In this presentation, we overview the project, present recent findings, and discuss future prospects.