Research highlights rapid permafrost thaw at Point Lay

Research highlights rapid permafrost thaw at Point Lay

A team of scientists working with local residents has detailed the rapidly accelerating “catastrophic” permafrost thawing and infrastructure damage at the northern Alaska coastal community of Point Lay.  The rapid ground subsidence, caused by human actions and a changing climate, has extensively damaged  local infrastructure and caused other public health and safety hazards, according to […] The post Research highlights rapid permafrost thaw at …

Environmental News Network - Research Highlights Rapid Permafrost Thaw at Point Lay, Alaska

A team of scientists working with local residents has detailed the rapidly accelerating “catastrophic” permafrost thawing and infrastructure damage at the northern Alaska coastal community of Point Lay.