I almost feel privileged to watch this video. Not only because of its subject matter and the importance of it, but the level of quality and effort that was put into it from the people it covers to the film makers.
As a glacier, I approve of this film. ☺ On a nerdy level, ice-core data are most valid from the inner plateaus of our two large ice sheets (and selected very high altitude ice-caps, not so much glaciers. There are several reasons for this: A) you do want minimum ice flow for the layers to stay intact and B) you really want to avoid any form of melting. This is because the delta of oxygen 16 over oxygen 18 of the water in the ice would percolate into the ice and wash out any signal. Secondly, if one has a melting season (normal on glaciers), the trapped gasses in the ice will be released in addition to other issues. They are still instrumental as climate archives though, giving us a detailed history of "The Holocene" in combination with all the other archives we have and are deciphering in ever finer detail. Kudos for being up to date (with Irvine's shoe) 👍 Finally, a huge kudos for this "humanistic" take on documentation and communication. We all know that science is pretty "heartless" by design with the most "artistic" output often being to summarize data in graphs. Science is hardly the only way to consider and relate to "change". As someone who has authored studies more than two decades ago concluding that Norwegian glaciers will be 99% gone (this is a technical term) by the end of this century, I wish I could grow impossibly old since I am very curious about how this will change the Norwegian national identity as well as Norway as a tourist destination. Both conjure up images of deep fjords rising up to glacier-clad mountains above as well as the barren mountain plateaus from which mountains rise up to harbour glaciers. These identity-forming imageries will be gone in 3-4 generations and I wonder what it will come to "mean" for the people. We are living in the period of "last chance to see" (by the way also the title of a fantastic book about the loss of wildlife by Douglas Adams (yes, the author of "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)) that ironically supercharge global mass tourism, not exactly helping).
Your videos are such a beautiful way to share these important stories. You inspire me to go out and make my own videos to share the beauty of Nature. Thank you :D
I'm an Archaeologist in my second year at my local university, one day I'd love to contribute my knowledge. Just like you point out beautifully however, we don't have much time and debates about science and whether it is important have given rather troublesome results in some parts of our world. Great video, keep this up!
this is the 4th video i think, that i’ve seen of yours. i only just found your channel yesterday when i decided to click on your video about the Appalachian rainforest, and i subscribed immediately! love your work, i’ll be watching your channel from now on🤗🤍
"I would love to hear how you choose your topics and how you became interested in topics like these. Please share your process for making such videos with us someday .
Top notch as always, thank you for coming to our backyard and documenting this! Also wanted you to know I sat through that 10 minute apple ad at the beginning hoping it helps you with what little cut YT gives you haha, we need more creators like you.
Literally the GOAT of high-quality TH-cam channels. How come you manage to put out this stuff for free anyway? (assuming this isnyour full time job.) All that gear and travelling can't be cheap. Eaither way, wanted to let you know youre vidoes literally changed my views on what a good life is. Money? No. Travelling the world to the hardest to reach places? Yes. As a teen, you will definetly will impact my adult life.
Absolutely stunning man such a cinematic beauty to watch and thank you for such a long video every second is worth watching 🙌🙌 and also the man behind the camera also want to hear his story.
You can hear in Dr. Pelto’s voice and see in his face even through the sunglasses how sad he is to lose the ice. The 50% decease 2 years in a row is heartbreaking. I’ve watched all your other videos and know you’re passionate about this too. Thank you for sharing this with the world.
Somehow in a way, I like the fact that you don't have millions of subscribers Quality of your videos and the knowledge you providing are so much more special to us. As a small group of almost half of mil. 😅 They are like our own little artefacts. 🏔Thank you ⛰ (And obviously I wish you more... much more subscribers)
Your work is outstanding. Looking forward to more!
Thank you!!
I almost feel privileged to watch this video. Not only because of its subject matter and the importance of it, but the level of quality and effort that was put into it from the people it covers to the film makers.
It almost feels like stealing watching this for free on TH-cam. This is Netflix level production quality!
Glad you dig it!
I think this is the gold standard for youtube documentary, i hope my work wilk be if this quality one day
Your channel looks sick ngl
@backyardastronomer thank you so much 😁
As a glacier, I approve of this film. ☺
On a nerdy level, ice-core data are most valid from the inner plateaus of our two large ice sheets (and selected very high altitude ice-caps, not so much glaciers. There are several reasons for this: A) you do want minimum ice flow for the layers to stay intact and B) you really want to avoid any form of melting. This is because the delta of oxygen 16 over oxygen 18 of the water in the ice would percolate into the ice and wash out any signal. Secondly, if one has a melting season (normal on glaciers), the trapped gasses in the ice will be released in addition to other issues. They are still instrumental as climate archives though, giving us a detailed history of "The Holocene" in combination with all the other archives we have and are deciphering in ever finer detail.
Kudos for being up to date (with Irvine's shoe) 👍
Finally, a huge kudos for this "humanistic" take on documentation and communication. We all know that science is pretty "heartless" by design with the most "artistic" output often being to summarize data in graphs. Science is hardly the only way to consider and relate to "change".
As someone who has authored studies more than two decades ago concluding that Norwegian glaciers will be 99% gone (this is a technical term) by the end of this century, I wish I could grow impossibly old since I am very curious about how this will change the Norwegian national identity as well as Norway as a tourist destination. Both conjure up images of deep fjords rising up to glacier-clad mountains above as well as the barren mountain plateaus from which mountains rise up to harbour glaciers. These identity-forming imageries will be gone in 3-4 generations and I wonder what it will come to "mean" for the people.
We are living in the period of "last chance to see" (by the way also the title of a fantastic book about the loss of wildlife by Douglas Adams (yes, the author of "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)) that ironically supercharge global mass tourism, not exactly helping).
Your videos are such a beautiful way to share these important stories. You inspire me to go out and make my own videos to share the beauty of Nature. Thank you :D
I'm an Archaeologist in my second year at my local university, one day I'd love to contribute my knowledge. Just like you point out beautifully however, we don't have much time and debates about science and whether it is important have given rather troublesome results in some parts of our world. Great video, keep this up!
The quality for a video like this every month or two is insane Aidin. You've got me worried if you get enough breaks or rest.
Genuinely the quality of your work and the clear passion shows better than a lot of docs on modern tv
Big fan of your work
Reminds me of the horror movie called the thing.
Must have been such a weird feeling to discover an unknown creature hidden in the ice.
Video quality is awesome👍👍
Getting chills within the 1st minute of the video, your work is genuinely awe-inspiring aidin, never stop doing what you do :)
That art is crazy beautiful..
I love your documentaries! I wanna be a glaciologist, so i love this.
what a video aidin, super good shots. loved it :)
I'm lost for words. Wonderful work, both the glacier project and this video
This isnt content, this is art!
this is the 4th video i think, that i’ve seen of yours. i only just found your channel yesterday when i decided to click on your video about the Appalachian rainforest, and i subscribed immediately! love your work, i’ll be watching your channel from now on🤗🤍
Thanks so much for the support! 🙌
"I would love to hear how you choose your topics and how you became interested in topics like these. Please share your process for making such videos with us someday .
Top notch as always, thank you for coming to our backyard and documenting this! Also wanted you to know I sat through that 10 minute apple ad at the beginning hoping it helps you with what little cut YT gives you haha, we need more creators like you.
Literally the GOAT of high-quality TH-cam channels. How come you manage to put out this stuff for free anyway? (assuming this isnyour full time job.) All that gear and travelling can't be cheap.
Eaither way, wanted to let you know youre vidoes literally changed my views on what a good life is. Money? No. Travelling the world to the hardest to reach places? Yes. As a teen, you will definetly will impact my adult life.
excellently crafted video
Great video Aidin. Have a fantastic weekend 😊
You are so talented Aidin! Your work always inspires me and helps me find that spark in myself. Keep up the great work brotha this was great!
Beautiful video, keep up the work!
Absolutely stunning man such a cinematic beauty to watch and thank you for such a long video every second is worth watching 🙌🙌 and also the man behind the camera also want to hear his story.
love your videos man. you are SO talented.
You can hear in Dr. Pelto’s voice and see in his face even through the sunglasses how sad he is to lose the ice. The 50% decease 2 years in a row is heartbreaking.
I’ve watched all your other videos and know you’re passionate about this too. Thank you for sharing this with the world.
Yayy! Thank you for another amazing video
Finally after waiting a month!
I lost my self in this video for a good 20 minutes. Beautiful work!
Yet another amazing doc ❤🔥
You are a very good TH-camr.❤
Yo I’ve been so hyped for anything you post here on out!!! 😆
I love your masterpiece bro❤
Love from India ❤
Great content
Practically filming this in my backyard😅
Friend, I think your videos are incredible, how much retention percentage do you get with these wonderful edits in your videos?
This shouldn't be free. But we are all glad it is! Fuckin A, Aidin!
I've always wondered this. I suppose with global warming, we will find out more soon.
Aren't you from W NC? Are you and your family all ok? 🙏
Fastest comment in the west!
I certainly haven’t seen faster 😮
So the moss was frozen 400 years ago...interesting...
Halloween special?
Extra spooky glaciers
Amazing video man! Im loving it every second! Love your content 🫶🏻
🤍🦣
Somehow in a way, I like the fact that you don't have millions of subscribers
Quality of your videos and the knowledge you providing are so much more special to us.
As a small group of almost half of mil. 😅
They are like our own little artefacts.
🏔Thank you ⛰
(And obviously I wish you more... much more subscribers)