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Posted Sat Aug 14 2010: from Anchorage Arctic Sounder: Borehole network confirms, permafrost is thawing worldwide http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1281802490 An expanded network of boreholes across the northern hemisphere has confirmed that permafrost throughout polar and sub-polar regions is thawing, say scientists who studied the topic during International Polar Year... Using information collected from 575 boreholes located throughout North America, Russia and the Nordic region, researchers found that permafrost temperatures during the International Polar Year were as much as 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than they were 20 or 30 years ago. [Read more stories about: anthropogenic change, carbon sinks, climate impacts, permafrost meltdown, methane release, holyshit] New!: Your Quips: Byron says: "Not sure which is scarier, the permafrost thawing or the conversion of 2ºC to 35.6ºF" Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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