Diminishing Arctic lakes
August 29, 2022
The Arctic is home to the largest surface water fraction of any terrestrial biome, containing thousands of low-lying lakes. Now, it appears that some Arctic lakes are drying due to rising air temperatures and autumn rains, causing permafrost to thaw and water bodies to drain.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Title | Diminishing Arctic lakes |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41558-022-01466-7 |
| Authors | Rebecca A Finger-Higgens |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Nature Climate Change |
| Index ID | 70236305 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Southwest Biological Science Center |