A scientific seminar dedicated to Science Day on March 27 was held at the Faculty of Geography of Baku State University (BSU).

The seminar featured a keynote presentation by Vagif Mamedov, Head of the Department of Hydrogeology and Geoecology at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, on the topic "Stages of Glaciation of Our Planet."

Opening the event, Dean of the Faculty, Meksed Godzhamanov, highlighted the growing interest in scientific research among young scholars. He noted that this trend is reflected in the increasing number of students enrolling in master’s and doctoral programs.

In his report, Doctor of Geographical Sciences Vagif Mamedov provided an in-depth analysis of Earth's glaciation processes. He explained that approximately 72 million km² of the Earth's surface is covered with snow annually. Snow density varies between 0.05 and 0.45 g/cm³, while compressed snow reaches a density of 0.40–0.83 g/cm³. As glaciers form, their density increases to 0.90 g/cm³. The total glaciated area on Earth spans around 16.3 million km². Mamedov emphasized the crucial role of glaciers in climate formation and circulation, noting that their melting alters Earth's surface albedo and contributes to the greenhouse effect.

Following the presentation, an engaging Q&A session took place, allowing participants to delve deeper into the topic.

The seminar concluded with the presentation of Vagif Mamedov’s monograph, Stages of Glaciation of Our Planet.