About
APRI – the Austrian Polar Research Institute
The Austrian Polar Research Institute (APRI) is a research consortium that promotes and coordinates research and education in the area of polar sciences at the participating organisations. The APRI involves about 50 scientists in 18 research groups.
News at APRI
Freya Glacier: Avalanches do matter!
While rising temperatures in the Arctic are increasing glacier mass loss by extending the melt season, they may also lead to an increase in snow accumulation as warmer air can carry more moisture. While the first effect dominates overall and…
Into the Wild and Back
In the frame of mountain and polar research – a thematic focus at the Institute of Geography and Spatial Research at the University of Graz – I took part as a biologist in a student excursion to East Greenland led…
The Arctic Permafrost Atlas — A Journey Through Icy Worlds
156 pages with unique maps, illustrations, drone footage and photographs allow the reader to delve into the world of permafrost, and to catch a glimpse of what life is like in Arctic communities. Impacts of ongoing and future permafrost thaw…
