Global permafrost zones in high-resolution images on Google Earth
Monday, February 20, 2012 - 15:30
in Earth & Climate
Thawing permafrost will have far-reaching ramifications for populated areas, infrastructure and ecosystems. A geographer in Switzerland 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.