Victor Zagorodnov

Victor Zagorodnov, at 75, is the oldest member of a team of scientists conducting critical glacier drilling expeditions worldwide. With decades of experience since his first expedition in the 1980s, he has become a leading expert in glacier-drilling technology. His recent work on the Corbassière glacier in Switzerland underscores the urgency of capturing climate data from melting ice, reflecting both his resilience in harsh conditions and the pressing nature of climate change.