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Cold region 'tipping point' now inevitable
Description: The decline of cold regions called periglacial zones is now inevitable due to climate change. Periglacial zones, where there is often a layer of frozen ground known as permafrost, make up about a quarter of the Earth's land surface and are mostly found in the far north and south, and at high altitudes. Scientists examined natural processes caused by frost and snow which take place in these zones. Their findings suggest that areas covered by periglacial zones will reduce dramatically by 2050, and they will "almost disappear" by 2100. [Source: ScienceDaily]
URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/09/170911122649.htm
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Source: ScienceDaily
Publish Date: 9/11/2017
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