Carbon Balloon
The “Carbon Balloon” created by les Marneurs is a mediation device on climate change, more specifically on the relationship between anthropogenic production of greenhouse gases and its consequences, notably the rise in sea levels. The Carbon Balloon will soon take to the seas alongside several European and American artists engaged in the representation of the Anthropocene.
Deep Earth Explorers
In 2019, I collaborated with Dr Sanne Cottaar and Dr Jennifer Jenkins to design a series of cartoons for the Deep Earth exhibit currently hosted at the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences in Cambridge.
The Deep Earth Group, based in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Cambridge, is led by Dr Sanne Cottaar. Around 410 and 660 km depth, seismologists have detected small jumps in seismic wave speed (or velocity) everywhere around the globe. By collaborating with mineral physicists, seismologists discovered that these jumps are caused by a common mantle mineral, olivine. Olivine changes to a higher density state under immense pressure. The main research of the Deep Earth Group is to map in detail where these jumps in seismic wave speed occur in interesting places like mantle plumes and subducting slabs.
The Skaegaard Layered Intrusion
During summer 2017, I was part of a team of six geologists who spent four weeks exploring the Skaergaard Layered intrusion in SE Greenland in order to collect data for a range of scientific projects. My main aim was to map out the famous trough band to investigate crystal mush avalanches in the magma chamber, but the trip also provided a great opportunity to document and share the work of field geologists in remote environments. Have a watch of the video below, or a scroll through my instagram.
Find out more: Ambling in the Arctic: The Skaergaard Intrusion by Victoria Honour
Pint of Science
Pint of Science is a fantastic way to engage and enthuse the public about cutting-edge scientific research. During my time in Cambridge I was a regular member of the Art and Earth Sciences Committees. Do not hesitate to get involved!
Gautier Nicoli 