Siberia’s ‘Gateway to Hell’ Grows Rapidly That It Can Be Visible From Space; What Makes the 300-Foot Deep Batagaika Crater Expand?

Medicine & Technology Jun 10, 2024

Scientists discovered that the gigantic Batagaika crater in Siberia’s permafrost is growing faster than anticipated. Learn more about it in this article.

Methane Reserve Discovered Deep Beneath Arctic Permafrost; Experts Warn About Climate Feedback Loop if It Escapes

Jan 05, 2024

Experts have discovered a growing ang migrating sea of methane under the permafrost that covers a group of islands in the Arctic Ocean. Learn more about it in this article.

Experts Worried About Unknown Ancient Threat ‘Factor X’ To Emerge From Earth’s Permafrost

Nov 13, 2023

Scientists are afraid that "Factor X" could emerge from extinct diseases that may still be lurking in the Earth's permafrost. Continue reading to learn more.

Ancient Pathogen Stored in Melting Permafrost Could Leak, Start New Pandemic [Study]

Jul 28, 2023

Ancient viruses stored in permafrost that started leaking sparked fears they could start another outbreak. Continue reading to learn more.

Experts Explore Hawaii’s Permafrost Before It Vanishes Due to Climate Change

May 16, 2023

The Mauna Kea volcano in the tropical country of Hawaii is home to an unusual permafrost in the tropics and scientists are studying it before it completely disappears due to warm climate. Read the article to learn more.

Melting Permafrost Soil Rapidly Warming the Arctic Region May Emit Greenhouse Gas as Large Industrial Countries [Study]

Oct 18, 2022

Melting permafrost soil can emit much more carbon like the industrialized countries do. Learn about its implications to climate change and join the conversation by reading here now!

New Lake in Alaska Formed Through Permafrost Thaw Belches Methane Posing Threat to the Atmosphere

Sep 26, 2022

New lakes called thermokarst belches greenhouse gas methane. Will it affect the atmosphere? Read on to learn more.

"Colossal Forces of Nature" Blast 165-ft Deep Hole in Russian Tundra

Aug 30, 2020

A crater 165 feet deep in the Russian Arctic, first discovered back in July, was believed to have been caused by the explosion of a methane gas buildup.

Are Connector Fungi The Clue To The Mystery of Increased Nitrogen Warming the Arctic Tundra?

Jan 17, 2020

Until now, the permafrost in the Arctic Tundra has remained as it has been from the last ice age on earth. It seems there are alarming developments that are gaining attention, from a scientist at Northern Arizona University.

Norway Increases Protection Of The ‘Doomsday’ Seed Vault, An important Place To Preserve Seeds From Future Disaster

May 22, 2017

Norway enhances the precautions to protect the “doomsday” seed vault, important place that preserves world’s crops from future disasters.