Figure 1 (IMAGE) Institute for Basic Science Caption Schematic illustration showing the intensification of wildfires due to rapid permafrost thawing in a warmer climate. / Figure credit by In-Won Kim Credit Institute for Basic Science Usage Restrictions Attribution Required License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.