Thawing permafrost: 7 Massive Risks Facing Alpine Communities

thawing permafrost

Thawing permafrost is silently reshaping the very foundations of the Swiss Alps, turning once-stable mountains into ticking time bombs for local residents. You likely consider the mountains to be permanent, timeless monoliths, yet current climate shifts are proving that the solid ground beneath your feet is anything but fixed. As the ice that acts as … Read more