Developing a clearer understanding of permafrost thaw risk in Alaska
In the Arctic, permafrost plays a crucial role in building infrastructure. However, as the region warms and permafrost thaws, ...
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Alaska's rivers are turning ORANGE and scientists blame climate change
A team of researchers published a new study Monday explaining how Alaska's melting permafrost ... will need assistance with emergency water treatment, according to the study authors, as well ...
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Floods and landslides: Assessing the risks of glacial lake outbursts
Juneau, Alaska, has been hit by several flash floods in recent years from a glacial lake dammed by ice on an arm of ...
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Permafrost melt posing ‘significant risks’ to Arctic regions’ communities, scientists warn
The Earth’s warming is behind the permafrost thaw – a process which refers to the melting of the ice in the frosty soil of Arctic regions. A thawing permafrost can have grave consequences on the ...
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Arctic permafrost is thawing fast. That affects us all.
As permafrost laced with buried ice thaws ... A polar bear inspects a car near Kaktovik, Alaska. Melting sea ice is driving more bears onto land in search of food—just as thawing and flooding ...