Permafrost, A Time Capsule from the Ice Age, Is Thawing
As climate change continues to raise temperatures worldwide, the arctic is warming even faster than the rest of the world.
Today, we take a look at the unique arctic terrain that is under threat from climate change: the permafrost. This frozen landscape is defined by deep layers of soil that never get above freezing.
The areas globally where permafrost is found.
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But now, that’s starting to change, and the permafrost is starting to thaw—with devastating affects for the communities living on top of it.
We hear about some of the amazing Ice Age…
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