COSEE Ocean Systems: News
Arctic subsea permafrost is thawing faster than thought
Description: The permafrost in the ocean bottom below the East Siberian Arctic Sea is thawing at a rate of 14 cm per year. That's a lot faster than for permafrost on land and the process may eventually lead to increased global warming through increased release of methane according to a new study. [Source: Stockholm University]
URL: http://www.su.se/english/research/research-news/arctic-subsea-permafrost-is-thawing-faster-than-thought-1.338333
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Source: Stockholm University
Publish Date: 6/27/2017
Reading Level: Basic
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