As permafrost thaws under intense heat, Russia's Siberia burns — again
Monday, July 13, 2020 - 07:30
in Earth & Climate
It's hotter than ever in northern Russia and the implications for the earth's climate are significant. Currently, 1.77 million hectares of land are burning with expectations that the total fire area could eventually surpass the 17 million hectares that burned in 2019.