Airborne imaging explores a mosaic of thawing permafrost

EngineeringNews.net brief · 28m ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Permafrost in many of Earth's northern regions is thawing, a process that unlocks greenhouse gases, threatens infrastructure, and could alter landscapes and ecosystems. The Arctic and subarctic are vast, and gaining a comprehensive picture of permafrost distribution is difficult,

Permafrost in many of Earth's northern regions is thawing, a process that unlocks greenhouse gases, threatens infrastructure, and could alter landscapes and ecosystems. The Arctic and subarctic are vast, and gaining a comprehensive picture of permafrost distribution is difficult, This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking engineering. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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