How climate change is threatening permafrost’s delicate balance
Permafrost is the hidden frozen “glue” – a layer formed by ice, rock and soil – that holds icy northern landscapes together.
From the Alps to the Arctic, permafrost is slowly warming, a process that could accelerate global climate change. Here’s what you need to know about permafrost research in Switzerland and beyond. What is permafrost? Permafrost is rock, scree or moraine, mixed with ice, which remains at or below 0° C...
