The Geometry of Large Tundra Lakes Observed in Historical Maps and Satellite Images

The climate of the Arctic is warming rapidly and this is causing major changes to the cycling of carbon and the distribution of permafrost in this region. Tundra lakes are key components of the Arctic climate system because they represent a source of methane to the atmosphere. In this paper, we aim...

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Main Authors: Ivan Sudakov, Almabrok Essa, Luke Mander, Ming Gong, Tharanga Kariyawasam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Remote Sensing
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/9/10/1072