Map of current permafrost extent vs. 2070 permafrost extent (IMAGE)

Woodwell Climate Research Center

Map of current permafrost extent vs. 2070 permafrost extent

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Map depicting current extent of permafrost in Northern Hemisphere (light blue) and projected extent of permafrost in 2070 (dark blue) under RCP 4.5 scenario. 

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Greg Fiske / Woodwell Climate Research Center

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