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Neoglacial Climate and Environmental Change in High Mountains | Interview with Dr. John Clague
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- John J. Clague
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- Landslides
- Quaternary Geology
- Earthquakes and tsunamis
- Natural dam formation and failure
- Crustal deformation and sea-level change
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00:35
1. To begin, could you share a bit about your academic background and what drew you to the field of Quaternary science, particularly climate and environmental changes in high mountain regions?
02:41
2. As an Associate Editor of Quaternary, what distinguishes this journal in the field of paleoenvironmental and climate research? What motivated you to take on this editorial role?
05:56
3. High mountain regions are often termed "sentinels of climate change." What makes these environments especially sensitive or informative for studying recent climatic shifts?
08:31
4. Glacier retreat and permafrost degradation are critical issues in high mountains. Could you discuss some of the key findings or trends observed in these systems over the past few decades?
11:59
5. Beyond ice loss, what other environmental impacts (e.g., ecosystems, hydrology, hazards) are emerging as major concerns in high-altitude regions due to climate change?
15:58
6. Paleoclimate records from ice cores, tree rings, or lake sediments are vital for contextualizing current changes. How has Quaternary science helped distinguish natural variability from anthropogenic influences in high mountains?
21:56
7. Rare events, like catastrophic rock avalanches or glacial lake outburst floods, pose risks in warming mountains. How is Quaternary research improving our understanding and preparedness for such low-frequency, high-impact hazards?
26:31
8. Looking ahead, what key research gaps or collaborative efforts are needed to better predict and mitigate the impacts of climate change in high mountain systems?
Video Introduction
Video interview with Dr. John Clague, an expert from the Department of Earth Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Canada and Associate Editor of Quaternary, on his groundbreaking research and career.
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Clague, J.J. Neoglacial Climate and Environmental Change in High Mountains | Interview with Dr. John Clague. Encyclopedia. Available online: https://encyclopedia.pub/video/video_detail/1681 (accessed on 05 December 2025).
Clague JJ. Neoglacial Climate and Environmental Change in High Mountains | Interview with Dr. John Clague. Encyclopedia. Available at: https://encyclopedia.pub/video/video_detail/1681. Accessed December 05, 2025.
Clague, John J.. "Neoglacial Climate and Environmental Change in High Mountains | Interview with Dr. John Clague" Encyclopedia, https://encyclopedia.pub/video/video_detail/1681 (accessed December 05, 2025).
Clague, J.J. (2025, August 22). Neoglacial Climate and Environmental Change in High Mountains | Interview with Dr. John Clague. In Encyclopedia. https://encyclopedia.pub/video/video_detail/1681
Clague, John J.. "Neoglacial Climate and Environmental Change in High Mountains | Interview with Dr. John Clague." Encyclopedia. Web. 22 August, 2025.
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