Arctic Soil May Contain Nearly Twice Greenhouse-Gas Producing Material Than Previously Estimated
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 - 12:14
in Earth & Climate
Frozen arctic soil contains nearly twice the greenhouse-gas-producing organic material as was previously estimated, according to new research. The research team discovered a previously undocumented layer of organic matter on top of and in the upper part of permafrost, ranging from 60 to 120 centimeters deep.