Transient Modelling of Permafrost Distribution in Iceland

Warming and degradation of permafrost during the ongoing climate change is of growing concern. Recently, permafrost thawing has been recognized as a new factor triggering landslides in Iceland. Therefore, there is an increased need for a more thorough understanding of permafrost distribution and the...

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Main Authors: Justyna Czekirda, Sebastian Westermann, Bernd Etzelmüller, Tómas Jóhannesson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Earth Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/feart.2019.00130/full