Monitoring peatland from Earth and space

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 18:21 in Earth & Climate

Scientists have developed a technique for monitoring the condition of peatlands by capturing images from Earth and space to measure spatial patterning. This method could help monitor peatland damage. Such disruption is contributing to global warming, as peatlands can release the carbon they absorb and store if they are damaged by drainage or peat extraction processes.

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