Cryosphere scientists know it well; the Arctic doesn’t give up its secrets easily. This is especially true when it comes to exploring permafrost -– frozen soils that store centuries of history underground. Keeping an eye on the state of permafrost is more important than ever, as widespread permafrost thaw is a direct result of rising global temperatures. However, monitoring the vast Arctic is not ...[Read More]
How Citizen Scientists mapped Arctic Permafrost
Fig 1: Aerial view of an Arctic landscape near Aklavik, NWT, Canada. The characteristic polygon patterns on the Earth’s surface reveal the presence of permafrost in the soil. (Credit: UndercoverEisAgenten)