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Uncovering the Mystery of Exploding Craters in Siberia
Large craters in the tundra on Russia’s Yamal Peninsula are formed by a combination of warming and osmosis, according to new research in Geophysical Research Letters. Credit: Adobe Stock/Alexander Lutsenko How Thawing Permafrost and Methane Release Are Creating Explosive Craters—and What It Means for Our Planet Did you know that giant craters have mysteriously appeared…
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Photo of permafrost thawing with ominous darkening effect surrounding the photo. New Research Unveils Risks of Mercury Mobilization in the Yukon River Basin Due to Permafrost Thaw The Arctic is heating up faster than anywhere else on Earth, and this rapid warming is causing a lot of problems. One big concern is the melting of…
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