stock here: View with a educated EYE. Mahalo to FC. And whats up with some of the super low quality videos, like any modern cell phone can do better. Weird.
All conspiracy aside, this could be evidence of a warming climate, but it seems odd this would happen just as they are coming out of winter? Noted the A-Eye references cited for the paragraphs below include “NASA Climate Kids” and Wikipedia.
Further research, if you want long term temp data for Blatten, you have to buy it. That is how they are going to keep citizen scientists from pushing back on the climate change narrative.
š§ What Is Permafrost?
Composition: Permafrost consists of a mixture of soil, sand, and rock bound together by ice. It often contains large quantities of organic carbon from dead plants and animals that could not decompose due to the cold temperatures.
Structure: Above the permafrost lies the “active layer,” which thaws during the summer and refreezes in the winter. The thickness of this layer varies depending on the climate and can range from a few centimeters to several meters.
š Importance and Impacts
Climate Change Indicator: Permafrost regions are sensitive indicators of climate change. As global temperatures rise, permafrost thaws, leading to the release of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, which further exacerbate global warming.
The Guardian
Infrastructure Stability: Many northern communities are built on permafrost. When it remains frozen, permafrost provides a stable foundation. However, thawing can lead to ground instability, damaging buildings, roads, and pipelines.
NASA Climate Kids
Ecosystem Effects: Thawing permafrost can alter local ecosystems, affecting plant and animal life adapted to cold environments. It can also lead to the formation of thermokarst landscapesāirregular surfaces of marshy hollows and small hummocks formed as ice-rich permafrost thaws.
Wikipedia
Understanding permafrost is crucial for predicting and mitigating the effects of climate change, especially in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions where its presence is most significant.
For a visual explanation, you might find this video helpful:
https://www.meteoswiss.admin.ch/#tab=forecast-map
