Thawing permafrost affects Alaska’s land-to-ocean river flows
Thursday, January 9, 2020 - 09:30
in Earth & Climate
A new analysis of the hydrologic cycle across the North Slope of Alaska reveals significant increases in subsurface runoff and cold season discharge — changes scientists say reflect thawing permafrost. The changing flows may be influencing food web structure in lagoons on the Beaufort Sea coast. These lagoons support more than 150 species of migratory … Continue reading Thawing permafrost affects Alaska’s land-to-ocean river flows