Rising global temperatures are causing frozen Arctic soil — permafrost — in the northern hemisphere to thaw and release CO2 that has been stored within … Arctic permafrost releases more CO2 than once believedRead more
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Locked greenhouse gases in submarine permafrost are emerging
Something lurks beneath the Arctic Ocean. While it’s not a monster, it has largely remained a mystery. According to 25 international researchers who collaborated on … Locked greenhouse gases in submarine permafrost are emergingRead more
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The irreversible emissions of a permafrost ‘tipping point’
Across vast swaths of the northern hemisphere’s higher reaches, frozen ground holds billions of tonnes of carbon. As global temperatures rise, this “permafrost” land is … The irreversible emissions of a permafrost ‘tipping point’Read more
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Canadian permafrost thaws 70 years early
Permafrost at outposts in the Canadian Arctic is thawing 70 years earlier than predicted, an expedition has discovered, in the latest sign that the global … Canadian permafrost thaws 70 years earlyRead more
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Methane From Thawing Permafrost Speed Up Global Warming
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There are diseases hidden in ice, and they are waking up
Throughout history, humans have existed side-by-side with bacteria and viruses. From the bubonic plague to smallpox, we have evolved to resist them, and in response … There are diseases hidden in ice, and they are waking upRead more
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A doorway to 200,000 years ago
It’s no secret that Siberia’s permafrost has been on thin ice lately. Conditions are varying so much that huge holes are appearing out of nowhere, … A doorway to 200,000 years agoRead more
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7,000 underground gas bubbles poised to ‘explode’ in Arctic
Scientists have discovered as many as 7,000 gas-filled ‘bubbles’ expected to explode in Actic regions of Siberia after an exercise involving field expeditions and satellite … 7,000 underground gas bubbles poised to ‘explode’ in ArcticRead more
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Massive Permafrost Thaw Documented in Canada
Huge slabs of Arctic permafrost in northwest Canada are slumping and disintegrating, sending large amounts of carbon-rich mud and silt into streams and rivers. A … Massive Permafrost Thaw Documented in CanadaRead more
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Permafrost ‘bubbles’ are leaking methane 200 times above the norm
Scientists say a ‘fountain of gas’ poured from jelly-like trembling earth in tundra on Belyy Island in northern Siberia. The swelling pockets in the permafrost … Permafrost ‘bubbles’ are leaking methane 200 times above the normRead more