Global permafrost zones in high-resolution images on Google Earth

Thursday, 23 February 2012

Global permafrost zones in high-resolution images on Google Earth

Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Feb 23, 2012

Thawing permafrost will have far-reaching ramifications for populated areas, infrastructure and ecosystems. A geographer from the University of Zurich reveals where it is important to confront the issue based on new permafrost maps - the most precise global maps around. They depict the global distribution of permafrost in high-resolution images and are available on Google Earth. Unstable

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