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Mar 12

Signs of thawing permafrost revealed from space

Source: ESA


Seasonal freezing patterns on land surfaces in the
northern hemisphere have varied over recent years.
Image credits: Vienna University of Technology.

Satellite are seeing changes in land surfaces in high detail at northern latitudes, indicating thawing permafrost. This releases greenhouse gases into parts of the Arctic, exacerbating the effects of climate change. (read more)

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