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How does thermal insulation impact ground temperature covers on permafrost soils?
Organization(s):Department of Natural Resources and Environment
Country:United States of America
Student(s):Rina Basaliso and Dawson Baffrey
Grade Level:Undergraduate
GLOBE Member(s):Kelsey Aho
Contributors:
Report Type(s):Virtual Science Symposium Report, Standard Research Report
Protocols:Soil Temperature
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Language(s):English
Date Submitted:2025-12-02
More frequent and widespread thermokarst formations– driven by rising global temperatures associated with climate change– represent a physical risk to communities in Alaska that depend on permafrost for stable foundations. Thermokarst features are expected to expand in scope and duration due to favorable climate conditions and surface temperatures. Our study area lies within the Chena River watershed, a tributary to the larger Tanana River watershed, where continued temperature increases heightens the likelihood of permafrost degradation.