Exploring the rapid, unstable retreat of the central British–Irish Ice Sheet post-LGM

Dr Clark will present new geomorphological mapping and geochronological data from northeast Ireland. The talk will examine how these records reveal the timing, pace, and drivers of the rapid retreat of the central British-Irish Ice Sheet following the Last Glacial Maximum, offering new insights into ice-sheet dynamics under full stadial conditions.

Dr Alex Clark is a PhD researcher at Royal Holloway University of London, studying the dynamics of the British-Irish Ice Sheet during the Late Glacial period. His work combines detailed geomorphological mapping, sedimentology, and multiple geochronological approaches to unravel the timing, pace, and drivers of ice-sheet retreat, with a focus on northeast Ireland. His research sheds light on ice–climate interactions and the complex processes shaping deglaciation during periods of high-magnitude climate change.