Cryosphere Now: Permafrost and Seasonally Frozen Ground

The most recent frozen ground information is given below. Click on a thumbnail to get the full image, description, and credits.

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Northern Hemisphere
Alaska Permafrost
Northern Hemisphere ALT Trends
Southern Hemisphere
Antarctica ALT Trends