4 million lakes in ‘Lost Lakes’ map offer clues to Arctic permafrost

Mongabay
Sep 23, 2026, 2:41 am92 pts
The Arctic is dotted with millions of lakes that sit on persistently frozen soil called permafrost. These lakes are crucial for the region’s wildlife and local communities. However, as temperatures rise, the permafrost thaws, which causes new lakes to form or existing lakes to abruptly disappear as lake water…

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