New map shows extent of permafrost in Northern Hemisphere

New map shows extent of permafrost in Northern Hemisphere

Permafrost is thawing and changing rapidly, posing serious challenges to the Arctic region and the whole planet. A new map, produced as part of the Nunataryuk project, gives an updated picture of the extent of permafrost in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, both on land and offshore, providing an important baseline from which to measure permafrost…

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