Thursday, October 1, 2026
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In Alaska, soil in permafrost regions is warming the fastest

Soils are warming quickly and at considerable depth across Alaska, with temperatures rising fastest in the state's permafrost region, a trend that could accelerate climate change and undermine the stability of roads, buildings and other infrastructure built on the continuously frozen ground.

In Alaska, soil in permafrost regions is warming the fastest
Image: Phys.org
Soils are warming quickly and at considerable depth across Alaska, with temperatures rising fastest in the state's permafrost region, a trend that could accelerate climate change and undermine the stability of roads, buildings and other infrastructure built on the continuously frozen ground.

Originally published at Phys.org

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