Totally Cooked: The Climate & Weather Podcast · ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather

Exploring the stratosphere LIVE

·53 min·5 clips
Scientists were shocked when the first sudden stratospheric warming hit the southern hemisphere in 2002.
In this live episode, hosts Sarah and Iain explore the stratosphere with experts Julie Arblaster and Martin Yuka, covering its structure, influence on weather, and key issues like ozone depletion and sudden stratospheric warmings. They discuss real-world impacts from events like the Hunga Tonga eruption and the risks of geoengineering, blending science with engaging audience interaction.

As heard by us

A lively live lesson in the atmosphere's overlooked middle layer.

The episode keeps the stratosphere at the center, treating that layer above most weather as more than a backdrop. Sarah and the team keep the pace loose and immediate, while Julie Arblaster and Martin Yuka help make the physics clear without turning it into classroom shorthand.

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You want the ozone story, the jet stream edge, and a live crowd in the room.

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