Permafrost in the Tibetan Plateau (IMAGE)

University of Arizona

Permafrost in the Tibetan Plateau — Caption

The team's research area included the northern Tibetan plateau, pictured here. Much of the ground in this area is soil that remains frozen throughout the year, called permafrost.

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Feng Cheng

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