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New permafrost map shows regions vulnerable to thaw, carbon release
Description: A new mapping project has identified regions worldwide that are most susceptible to dramatic permafrost thaw formations, known as thermokarst, and the resulting release of greenhouse gases. Project participants found that about 20 percent of the globe's northern permafrost region is potential thermokarst landscape. The research can be used in infrastructure and ecosystem planning and greenhouse gas modeling. [Source: Phys.org]
URL: https://phys.org/news/2016-10-permafrost-regions-vulnerable-carbon.html
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Source: Phys.org
Publish Date: 10/12/2016
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