ESA title
Arctic permafrost hazard storage
Applications

Arctic permafrost hazard storage

22/10/2021 1395 views 11 likes 460509 ID

Idealised Arctic permafrost ecosystem with potential hazard storage locations, noting contaminants and microorganisms corresponding to specific soil horizons.

Read full story: Permafrost thaw could release bacteria and viruses

  • CREDIT
    Miner, K.R., D’Andrilli, J., Mackelprang, R. et al. Emergent biogeochemical risks from Arctic permafrost degradation. Nature Climate Change 11, 809–819 (2021)
  • LICENCE
    ESA Standard Licence and Additional permission may be required
    (contact spaceinimages@esa.int for further information)
Thawing permafrost
Applications

Thawing permafrost

Image 1067 views 12 likes
Permafrost comparison 1997-2019
Applications

Permafrost comparison 1997-2019

Image 948 views 0 likes
Permafrost extent 1997-2018
Applications

Permafrost extent 1997-2018

Image 2288 views 33 likes
Extent of Arctic permafrost 1997–2019
Applications

Extent of Arctic permafrost 1997–2019

Image 1581 views 10 likes
At risk of thawing permafrost
Applications

At risk of thawing permafrost

Image 1288 views 18 likes