COSEE Ocean Systems: News
Permafrost thaw will have devastating impact on buildings
Description: A significant (at least 25%) climate-induced reduction in the urban infrastructure stability throughout the Russian permafrost region should be expected by the mid-21st century, according to a new joint US-Russian science study. A worst-case scenario could lead to a 75-95% reduction in bearing capacity throughout the permafrost region by 2050. [Source: The Independent Barents Observer]
URL: https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/arctic/2017/01/permafrost-thaw-will-have-devastating-impact-buildings
Availability: Full Text
Source: The Independent Barents Observer
Publish Date: 1/20/2017
Reading Level: Basic
Page Length:  

<< BACK