In Alaska, Soil in Permafrost Regions Is Warming the Fastest

Alaska’s permafrost soils are warming rapidly, even deep underground

New research reveals that Alaska’s soils are warming rapidly, with the fastest changes occurring deep within the state’s permafrost regions.

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.

Environmental News Network - 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.

Significant soil warming across Alaska permafrost and non-permafrost regions from 1997 to 2023

IntroductionAir temperatures in Alaska are increasing at twice the rate of the contiguous United States. Soil temperatures have been shown to be increasing a...